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• • • CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION September 5, 2007 APPROVED 45 in the idea of plantings instead of fencing. The city of Circle Pines included a request for 46 a landscaping change when they approved the utility hook-up. 47 48 Community Development Director Grochala added that a certificate of occupancy issued 49 this time of the year would only be granted with financial security attached, to ensure that 50 the necessary work will be completed. 51 52 The council clarified that notification to area neighbors traditionally occurs at the 53 beginning of a project to allow for input during the planning stage. The 80% opacity is a 54 requirement that will not be waived. 55 56 The council agreed to consider the requested extensions for the project with the addition 57 of appropriate conditions. 58 59 WATER SYSTEM PLANS/STUDIES UPDATE 60 61 Water Emergency and Conservation Plan — Engineer Studenski presented the final 62 draft version of the plan that includes suggestions from the council and environmental 63 board. It will be presented to the council for adoption and submission. 64 65 Page 10, Table 8 was pointed out and it was noted that the Institutional, Commercial, 66 Industrial category shows no demand reduction potential and that would allow for zero 67 growth. Also the Irrigation demand shows a total reduction; that is especially odd when 68 there is a median watering plan with Anoka County. 69 70 Engineer Studenski will review those figures for accuracy and also provide an 71 explanation of the per capita demand decrease prediction. 72 73 Water Treatment Feasibility Report — Engineer Studenski noted that staff is requesting 74 feedback on the study as it is finalized. 75 76 It was confirmed that some of the noted improvements are included in the 5 Year Plan, 77 although there's nothing in the 2008 budget. All improvements would be part of the 78 capital plan only. 79 80 The council would like abutting property owners be kept informed about any site 81 planning activities. 82 83 Update on Utility Rate Study- Finance Director Rolek explained that a utility rate study 84 is currently being done by Springsted, Inc. with input being provided by the city. The 85 report will be presented in September or October of this year. 86 87 Request to Subdivide Property/Ordinance Amendment Inquiry — Community 88 Development Director Grochala explained that property owners John and Martha 89 DeHaven are again requesting city assistance in their attempt to secure a reverse mortgage