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CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION SEPTEMBER 18, 2002 S. TRAPPER'S CROSSING DRAINAGE ISSUES, JIM STUDENSKI AND MICHAEL GROCHALA Community Development Director Grochala stated there are drainage issues specifically in S. Trapper's Crossing as well as throughout the entire City. A letter has been sent to all builders regarding erosion control measures being in place by Monday, September 23. The City will withhold all permits until the erosion measures are put in place. The City also sent out letters regarding non-compliance. Staff wants the erosion measures in place before the clean up work is completed. Some builders are refusing to do the work, which may cause legal action by the builder or City. Staff is still trying to get Mr. Hokenson out on Durango Point. Staff can issue him an ultimatum if Council gives staff that direction. Community Development Director Grochala reviewed the background of the drainage issues on Durango Point noting Mr. Hokanson had previously agreed to re -grade the area. However, several years ago, Mr. Hokanson did receive a letter from the engineering firm that indicated all criteria on the project has been met and accepted by the City. He added he does believe that drain tile and a top layer of sand and rock'," • ', resolve the drainage problems. Mr. Kurt Byron, 1150 Hudson Trail, came forward%and distributed copies of a petition that is being passed around by the residents. Thepetitioll requested that either the City or Mr. Hokanson remove the excessive sand from culverts. The damage has already been done and the culverts have to be cleaned out a soon,as possible. Nothing has been done on this issue in the last month and everyo*in S.Trapper's Crossing will sign the petition. City Engineer Studenski stated the City indicating that once the cerci responsible. for Mr. Hokanson is preparing a letter for the upancy was obtained Mr. Hokanson is not Mr. Larry Farr, 6432 Cherokee 1, stated the residents have had standing water for years and it seems that no one will do anything about it. Councilmember O'Donnell asked staff if the City has a plan to take care of the drainage issues. Community Development Director Grochala stated the problem is that the City is not aware of all the problems. Staff hears new complaints every week. Councilmember O'Donnell stated the City needs to go through the entire development and determine exactly what the drainage problems are. Councilmember Dahl asked if the builders are required to clean up rock, dirt, etc. every day. Community Development Director Grochala stated there is verbiage in the 2