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Mounds View City Co, 2i1 September 12, 1983 Regular Meeting Page Two sent letters to the City concerning the buffer issues, but he has not had any response yet. He added that the July 1 letter also brought up the restoration of Oakwood Drive, as it was torn up in mid May, and replaced on August 12 -15, but was not restored as it was before. He also pointed out that when the project was approved, it was to have limited or restricted access off Oakwood Drive, but they have had extremely heavy traffic, even though the barricade at the other end was recently removed. He also asked that if the street is not fixed up right away, it should be swept, as it is full of gravel. Director Johnson replied that the developer had said the access road would be paved by September 1, but it had not been. Mr. Dindorf stated the sod is torn up still in the front on sides of houses, and they would like some action taken on the part of the developer, and asked what needs to be done to get the work completed. Clerk /Administrator Pauley replied that Staff has attempted on several occasions to get together with the contractor to discuss the problems, but they have not found any one individual who is in charge of everything. He pointed out the developer has had labor problems. He also stated that they have requested an occupancy permit, and that Staff is recommending it not be given until the developer comes in and works out a satisfactory calendar to get all the problems cleaned up, which are more than what Mr. Dindorf had brought up. Clerk /Administrator Pauley stated that Staff would recommend the Council not take action on the request for an occupancy permit, and that Staff should notify the developer that there will be no release of the bond, no approvals, or no permits, until he tomes in and meets with Staff. Mayor McCarty questioned if the City could legally deny the occupany permit because of the buffer issue, and asked how they could take advantage of the request to get the developer to come in. Attorney Meyers questioned if there had been any part of the development agreement that had not been com- plied with. Director Johnson replied there is no time limit in the development agreement for these things to be taken care of, and they are tying in the restoration work and buffering with the public improvements approval. Attorney Meyers advised that the City could legally hold the occupany permit until the sewer issue is