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June 26, 1978 Page 11 <br />Charlotte Forslund,7886 Sunnyside Rd stated that she would like to see a professional <br />planner hired rather than an engineer. <br />Mr. McCarty asked if the Council felt SEH would be fair in doing the feasibility study. <br />Mayor Pickar replied that they are a reputable engineering firm. Councilmember Rowley <br />added that she was sure SEH would realize they would have nothing to gain by proposing <br />another 1978 -1. Engineer Hubbard added that they will work on finding a suitable <br />alternative to solve the problems and that SEH needs the work as much as anyone else <br />does and would not jeopradize their chances. <br />Administrator Achen reminded the Council that they must keep the water problems in <br />mind on the Gale addition. Mayor Pickar added that the drainage system must be relieved <br />before final approval can be given. <br />Mr. Sjodin stated that some engineering firm should be able to solve the problems now, <br />and that Engineer Hubbard should be able to take the data from the SEH report and make <br />a recommendation. Mayor Pickar replied that Engineer Hubbard did not have the time <br />before he leaves to do that, which is why a consulting firm is being hired. Engineer <br />Hubbard pointed out that 1978 -1 would have solved the problems. <br />Mr. Loeding stated that he felt the problem was a philosophical one, in that engineering <br />firms would all think the same. <br />MSP (Rowley - Pickar) to amend the previous motion to include that they study the three <br />alternatives of holding ponds, parallel pipes or replacing pipes. 5 ayes <br />Mr. Sjodin asked if the Council has ever had another engineering firm look at the SEH <br />report and see what they would recommend. Mayor Pickar replied that to his knowledge <br />they hadn't. <br />Mr. Sargent requested that the Council pay for flood insurance for the property owners <br />until solutions could be worked out. Mayor Pickar replied that the item was on the <br />agenda later and would be discussed at that time. <br />MINOR SUBDIVISION OF 8456 RED OAK DRIVE <br />Mayor Pickar reported that the applicant has requested to divide a lot 150' wide by <br />264' deep into two equal 75' wide by 264' deep lots. Mayor Pickar explained that <br />prior to action earlier, the applicant would have had to prove hardship for the variances <br />to be granted. <br />MSP (Pickar - Ziebarth) to authorize the lot split for two 75' wide by 264' deep lots <br />which meet the area square footage requirements. 5 ayes <br />CONVERSION OF 2732 HIGHWAY 10 DWELLING TO COMMERCIAL OFFICE <br />Tom Budzynski explained that he has purchased the property at 2732 Highway 10 and plans <br />to convert the house into an insurance and real estate office. He added that they will <br />be upgrading the property considerably and plan to put a new front on the house, and <br />put in plantings and landscaping. Mr. Budzynski reported that the welding shop will <br />remain for another two years as the previous owner has a two year lease, and will <br />retain the garage. He added that they plan on two signs, 4x8 and 2x6, and eventually <br />plan to build an office building on the site. <br />