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CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION MAY 7, 2003 APPROVED City Engineer Studenski stated he does not have a problem with the clearing and • grubbing. The grading cannot start until a Staff recommendation is given. Mr. Brandon Almich, representative for the neighborhood, stated he was present at the neighborhood meeting. He indicated he believes the developer has met the neighbors' concerns. Mr. Uhde stated he used to be able to start the grading before the development agreement was in place by signing a blank agreement. He stated he needs to begin the grading as soon as possible. Community Development Director Grochala advised the City procedure does not allow grading until the development agreement is executed. The City has gotten stricter about the procedure. The City does have a standard template for the agreement but the specified plans need to be included in the agreement. Mr. Uhde stated the risk to the City relating to grading is minimal. He stated he used to sign a letter that indicates the City is not responsible if the plan is not approved. Community Development Director Grochala stated that if the Council feels comfortable with the grading plan, the project can move forward once the securities are obtained. Mayor Bergeson asked if there has been staff review of the area excluding the pond. • City Engineer Studenski advised the overall grading plan is fine. However, the plan has been revised several times. Staff needs to review the final grading plan. • Community Development Director Grochala stated he does not have an issue with the clearing and grubbing as long as residents are agreeable. He stated he believes Staff can have the grading portion of the agreement completed by the May 27, 2003 City Council meeting. Mayor Bergeson stated he believes the developer has done what the Council had asked him to do. The question about what can and what cannot be done prior to the approval of the development agreement should be discussed with Staff. Councilmember Carlson stated she does support following a Staff recommendation. This item will appear on the regular Council agenda Monday, May 12, 2003, 6:30 p.m. EAGLE BROOK EAW, JEFF SMYSER City Administrator Waite Smith distributed written comments from a resident and noted other written comments regarding this issue were previously distributed. City Planner Smyser advised additional information regarding the EAW was received at the last Council meeting. Staff did not see anything that would change the current Staff recommendation. The Staff report has not changed since the last meeting except for a