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M/S/P DeLapp/Siedow - to give the City Attorney and Building Official authorization to proceed as suggested, if they determine there is a reasonable chance that the material would be acquired and installed in the 6 week time frame. If that is not the case, and/or no progress is demonstrated by the property owners in 6 weeks, they are directed to take the alternative course of action that they deem best. (Motion passed 4-0). Attorney Filla explained that if the property owner cannot satisfy us, he will amend the 2002 litigation pleadings regarding this property to include the city code violations and the property owners will have 20 days to respond. 10. CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT: A. Surface Water Utility The City Engineer provided an update on the Surface Water Utility cost analysis. He had reviewed the proposed drainage projects shown in the City's Comprehensive Plan, along with the Land Use Inventory. The major project envisioned in 2003-2005 consists of preparing a report for the creation of a large storm water pond/wetland to treat the runoff generated by the Old Village Area. Once the pond is complete, a storm sewer system can begin to be constructed for the Old Village Area. Other surface water utility costs include annual maintenance activities and management of the system. Council member Johnston explained that the Environmental Committee spent 2002 coming up with the underlying justification for this surface water utility; and, recognized this policy was long past due, and would allow us to address some old problems. M/S/P Johnston/Siedow — to adopt Ordinance No. 97-122, An Ordinance Adding Chapter 750 to the Lake Elmo Municipal Code Relating to the Creation of a Surface Water Management Utility. (Motion passed 4-0.) M/S/P Johnston/Siedow — to adopt Resolution No. 2003-062, A Resolution Establishing City Policy on Operation of Surface Water management Utility. (Motion passed 4-0). M/S/P Johnston/Siedow — to adopt Resolution No. 2003-063, A Resolution Establishing the Surface Water Management Utility Rates. (Motion passed 4-0). B. Resolution Establishing Community Improvement Commission On July 1, 2003, the Council directed the City Attorney/Staff to prepare a Resolution establishing a Community Improvement Commission to be presented for adoption at the July 15"' Council meeting. Attorney Filla provided a draft Resolution to create the Commission. Council member Johnston stated he will work with the commission to operate in a well documented manner. This commission will have a budget, and there will be minimal staff involvement required. LAKE ELMO COUNCIL MINUTES JULY 15, 2003