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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 21, 1981 -4- CIMARRON-ADDITIONAL PONDING AREAS: Steven Taylor, Cimarron, reported on what Cimarron has done to identify ponding areas on their property. After walking the property with`their engineer, they have con- cluded there are no ponding areas up-stroam of Little Sunfish. They would have to pump from Sunfish Lake to a pond near their water tower to gain any storage area. Morgan suggested irrigating 'the golf course with lake water. Mr. Taylor said they have looked into this; but determined it would not be practical. He will have their engineer review this suggestion and report back to the Council. Novak reminded Mr. Taylor that alternative storage areas were a condition to the pumping project, not just a suggestion. The Council discussed the City's and Cimarron's role in handling this problem should it arise again, within the next couple of years, before Valley Branch initiates a permanent solution. Mr. Taylor said they can make a formal report to the City on their alternatives. He suggested Cimmaron provide a storage area into which the City can pump water, in order to forestall additional problems. They propose the City do the pumping since 0.mmarron is not=the only contributor to Little Sunfish. Morgan requested the Mr. Taylor prepare a report, for Council review, on the ponding and storage sites considered by Cimarron.and include the size and elevations for the storage area near the water - tower, as proposed. PLANNING COMMISSION ALTERNATES: The Council interviewed Fred Nazarian, Mike Mazarra, and Don Moe, for the position of Planning Commission Alternate. The Council felt all three applicants met the qualification of the City and would be an asset to the Planning Commission; but concluded that additional representation in the Old Village and Cimarron is needed. Presently, there are four representatives from Tri-Lakes, one rep- resentative from Cimarron, one representative from Tablyn Park, two representatives from the rural areas, and one representative from the Old Village. Morgan moved, seconded by Mottaz, to appoint Mike Mazarra, Old Village, as 1st Alternate and Don Moe, Cimarron,as 2nd Alternate to the Planning Commission. Motion carried 4-0. Morgan thanked Mr. Nazarian for his interest and encouraged him to reapply when another positon opens up. BREAK 9:00 RECONVENE: 9:10