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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MEETING, OCTOBER 7, 1980 -5- LITTLE SUNFISH: Don Smith, Attorney for Homeowners Association stated that the City is being asked to make available the vehicle (pipe) for a permanent solution, after which the Watershed can determine how and when it should be used He generally agreed with the Engineers conclusion, that a temporary safeguard should be instituted this fall... Failure of the plant would create a health hazard. Mottaz said the City cannot initiate any project without the necessary permits. The immediate problem has to be taken care of jAlternate 1), then, the necessary steps can be taken to find a permanent solution. Mrs Leslie asked if the Main Stem Project had a pipe running from Sunfish to Horseshoe. She said Al Fandry, Barr Engineering, indicated to her that he would prefer the pipe go down Minnehaha. Birger Olson, Cimarron Iiomeowner President, said the primary concern of the residents is the health hazard should the plant wash out. Jim Palmquist, 3M, suggested testing the plant and aet information on the stability of the ground under the tank and determine the condition of the tank. Armstrong moved, seconded by Mottaz, to continue the hearing until October 21, 1980, at 8:30 p.m, The Engineer is instructed , to continue to investigate the alternatives; contact the Valley Branch Watershed District and the DNB to get their reaction to the proposed alternatives; and,:id6terrftine-,if_ test wells are necessary to decide whether diking is possible or if pumping is necessary . Mottaz moved, -seconded by..Ar4istrong, to amend the motion to include sleeking temporary pumping permits, bogin the process for Alternate 3, and seek permits for diking, if necessary. Motion 6—ar-ied'5-0. Discussion: Councilwoman Novak feels Cimarron should meet the same requirements as other developers and find alternate ponding areas on their property. The City should not pump water downstream until the impact of such action is determined. Mottaz said the issue is the City's responsibility to assure 1300 people a safe place to live. This problem was not caused by Cimarron., Morgan said Valley Branch must provide storage up -stream as part of resolving problems downstream. Motion carried 5-9. Mayor Armstrong closed the hearing at 9:44 p.m.