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Mounds View City Council Regular Meeting Reinertson stated that at a meeting 3 or 4 ears ago it was decided that no more building would oe allowed in that area until the, problem was solved. Clerk /Administrator Pauley explained that was the wetlands moritorium, and how that came about. Councilmember Hankner explained that once the wetlands and flood plain ordinances were adopted, the moratorium was lifted. Attorney Meyers suggested the City could create a special tax district and tax the residents of that area. He stated 300 acres could be split out. Director Thatcher stated that a 20,000 square foot lot would be assessed less than $100 per year for 15 years. Clerk /Administrator Pauley stated he has given the information on how to petition for improvements to the residents who asked for it. Mr. Reinertson stated he was told second handedly that the City was going to install check valves. lerk /Administrator Pauley replied that that is not 'the City's plan. He added that the holding pond by Groveland will remain, and some of the lots there will not be allowed to be developed. Mr. Reinertson stated he feels it is the City's fault that he has this problem, and he wants the City to take care of it. Attorney Meyers stated that under Chapter 444, they would have to prepare an ordinance and hold public hearings in order to establish a tax improvement district. He added they could declare the whole City a tax district and assess everyone evenly. The Council directed Attorney Meyers to research the possibility of declaring the City a tax district, and the procedures to be followed. Mrs. Reinertson asked why building permits were given out for homes in areas where the water is so high, Mayor Linke replied that if they meet all the Code requirements, the City cannot arbitrarily deny a permit to build. ;M ouncilmember Haake pointed out the water table has risen since many of the homes were built. June 23, 1986 Page Three