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June 26, 1978 Page 10 Councilmember Baumgartner stated he would like to have major subdivisions go back before the Planning Commission for discussion. Administrator Achen replied that they did look at major subdivisions also but chose to only cover minor subdivisions. MSP (Pickar- Hodges) to adopt Ordinance No. 280 amending Chapter 40.06 "Zoning, Area and Building Size Regulations" of the Municipal Code. GALE ADDITION PRELIMINARY PLAT Administrator Achen reported that Mr. Gale had originally come before the Planning Commission on December 14, 1977 and requested to subdivide two lots fronting on Ardan Avenue and Groveland Road into four lots. The request was approved by the Council on February 27, 1978, without a 30' easement. Mr. Gale then came back to the Planning Commission on June 14 and requested five buildable lots along Ardan Avenue, which the Planning Commission recommended approval on, creating six lots, with the provision that the recording and development of the plat be postponed until the Ardan Avenue drainage system is relieved. The request is now before the Council again for approval. Mr. Sjodin expressed concern with the time table for solving the water problems. Councilmember Rowley replied that she was sure the Task Force would be interested in looking at the proposed development. Mr. Sjodin also stated that a discussion on easements that had taken place at the February 27 meeting had not been included in the minutes. Mr. Sargent stated that the Task Force would like to look at the development. Mr. Loeding asked when Engineer Hubbard would be available to work with the Task Force. Engineer Hubbard replied that he would be able to come up with some figures for the Task Force to work with. MSP (Pickar- Hodges) to use the SDM charge to have a feasibility study done on the drainage problems on Ardan Avenue by the firm of Short, Elliott, Hendrickson. A rollcall vote was taken: Councilmember Baumgartner nay Councilmember Rowley aye Councilmember Ziebarth nay Councilmember Hodges aye Mayor Pickar aye Councilmember Baumgartner stated that he had voted against the motion as the Task Force has indicated they will not work with Short, Elliott, Hendrickson and that he is afraid that whatever recommendations or conclusions SEH comes up with, the Task Force will not accept it. Councilmember Ziebarth stated that he agreed with Councilmember Baumgartner and that he felt the City was digging itself into a hole. Mr. Westerheim requested that all further development approval be postponed until a new engineer is hired. He added that cooperation should exist between the Task Force and Council. 5 ayes 3 ayes 2 nays