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April 24, 1978 Page 5 <br />feel much more comfortable with something other than the Short, Elliott, Hendrickson <br />study being used as an interium alternative. Councilmember Ziebarth replied that he <br />would like the study used as an instrument for evaluation and that some adjustments <br />could be made, if necessary. <br />Mr. Loeding stated that the Task Force would like some temporary help from someone <br />such as the City Engineer. He added that he would like to see the Short, Elliott, <br />Hendrickson study referred to as a tool for evaluation rather than as a basis. <br />Bill Werner, 2765 Sherwood Road asked if the official engineering report was only <br />pertinent to financing. Administrator Achen replied that a developer could come in <br />and the City could insist that he not do anything until he pays an assessment. <br />Attorney Meyers added that before the City could decide upon a project and assess <br />the cost, the City Engineer or other qualified person must present a plan saying <br />that it is feasible and would work and present an estimated cost of the project. <br />Councilmember Ziebarth pointed out that assuming that the solution to someones water <br />problem would be just more pipes to get the water out, the money would have to come <br />from somewhere. <br />Councilmember Baumgartner pointed out that the problem is how to pay for the alternate <br />solution, such as how would the City pay a contractor for putting in pipe in front <br />of five or six homes. <br />Mr. McCarty stated that he would like to take care of the moratorium before working <br />on the other existing problems. Councilmember Baumgartner replied that if the Task <br />Force wants to lift the moratorium and allow development, each particular area and <br />problem must be taken care of. He added that he would be interested in knowing what <br />the developers thought. <br />Mr. Loeding stated that if an interim tool could be substituted, that could be the <br />solution. <br />Bill Beim stated that if a developer could handle the excess water on his own land <br />so that it would not increase drainage problems, he felt that should take care of <br />any need to stop development of that particular area. <br />Administrator Achen pointed out that the City must look at each development and that <br />the major source of data on all the problems was the Short, Elliott, Hendrickson <br />report. He added that the City Engineer must look at the report and evaluate each <br />situation separately. He also added that one thing which was not included in the <br />resolution but was understood was that all drainage recommendations or development <br />proposals be reviewed by the Task Force before being presented to the Council. <br />MSP Ziebarth- Pickar) to amend Resolution #892, Section 3 to read that it shall <br />serve as an interim evaluation took for the potential drainage impact of develop- <br />ment proposals. <br />Councilmember Ziebarth aye <br />Councilmember Baumgartner aye <br />Councilmember Rowley aye <br />Mayor Pickar aye <br />Ken Thornton asked if the resolution had been drafted to cover the entire city. <br />Administrator Achen replied that it had. Mr. Thornton asked if the resolution <br />could be amended to exclude areas outside of the improvement area. Administrator <br />4 ayes <br />