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CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION SEPTEMBER 18, 2002 • developer's agreement regarding that issue. However, the requirements that were noted in the recent letter sent to builders are only implied. • Mr. Byron requested a copy of the developer's agreement. Councilmember Dahl advised the houses in that area were supposed to be built as look outs. The look out lots that were changed to walkouts may have caused the drainage problems. Community Development Director Grochala advised that sometimes homes are raised to accommodate a walkout. Councilmember Carlson read a letter from ARC regarding the water problems on the McGuire property. The letter indicated the McGuire's are being advised to hire an attorney to address the problem. She stated she does not understand why builders can change plans midway through a project. She noted that she tried to look at the culvert on Cripple Creek and it could not be seen. 7 Community Development Director Grochala stated the Ci ' can not go back and right the wrongs done in the past. The City does need to t , comprehensive view of where the problems are and how they can be fixed. He suggeste . ving neighborhood meetings and advised there will probably be a surface water Management project this year. The question is who will pay for that project. The City intends to clean out on the culverts this fall. Councilmember Carlson stated the developer's agreements to make 4s to look at the ordinances and the y has recourse. Mr. Byron advised he will obtain the rest of the signatures from residents and bring them to City Hall on Monday. City Engineer Studenski advised City funds will have to be used for this problem and then later try to be reimbursed He added there are a lot of other areas within the City that also have drainage problems. Acting Mayor Reinert stated the City needs to have enough preparation time to conduct the neighborhood meetings properly so this issue can be resolved. Councilmember Dahl suggested the City Attorney draft a letter to send to the developers. Community Development Director Grochala stated staff needs direction regarding the letter to be sent to Mr. Hokanson regarding an ultimatum. It was the consensus of Council to direct staff to draft a letter to send to Mr. Hokanson • requesting that he comply within ten days.