HomeMy WebLinkAboutgr00090_000045_pg188August 8, 1977 Page 8
Mr. Harstad stated that he would never say that a storm sewer was not needed and that
he realizes some work has to be done. He also asked that the City remember where the
water comes from, and also charge those at the top of the hill when the storm system
is put in.
Councilmember Ziebarth stated that he agreed with Mr. Harstad, that Mr. Harstad did
not create the problem. However, the letter the City received from Short, Elliot and
Associates did not indicate that there would not be problems if the property were
developed.
Administrator Achen stated that Short, Elliot and Associates did not want to be liable
either way and that they would not take a firm stand on the issue and that they would
not guarantee that there would or would not be a problem if development were to take
place
Mr. Harstad pointed out that Short, Elliot and Associates would not say that the
development would do measurable damage.
Councilmember Ziebarth stated that the problem with the water was there before the
study was done and that nothing indicates that the problem has improved. He also
stated that he could appreciate Mr. Harstad's understanding that there are two sides
to the coin but that Mr. Harstad knew the condition of the property when he bought it.
Mayor Pickar pointed out that the Council made a committment to make a decision quite
awhile ago and that the City waited for a year for the results of the storm sewer
study and now that the study had been completed, the issue was again being discussed.
Councilmember Rowley pointed out that the Council had asked for a decision or :recommen-
dation from Short, Elliot and Associates but that they would not take a stand. She
also pointed out that the Council has approved other developments in other questionable
areas and did not feel the Council could justify turning down one individual yet approving
others. She also stated that she would like Mr. Harstad to agree that the buyers would
be aware that there would be assessments going in.
Councilmember Baumgartner stated that his comments had been said by others already but
that he personally felt that because one was approved did not mean that the next one
should be approved but that each area should be evaluated individually.
MSP (Rowley - Pickar) to allow Mr. Harstad to develop the six platted lots on Bona Road
under a development agreement stipulating that he agrees to be assessed for the planned
drainage improvements and will notify the buyers of the pending assessment; and that
the basement elevations of the structures not be less than 903.00; and that a grading
plan, approved by the City Engineer, will be implemented, and that Mr. Harstad bring
in signed statements from the buyers stating they are aware of the pending assessments
and that Mr. Harstad put in interior parimeter drain tile with holes in each block,
and establish a minimum elevation and put in all split entries.
A rollcall vote was taken:
Councilmember Ziebarth - nay
Councilmember Baumgartner - aye
Councilmember Rowley - aye
Mayor Pickar - aye
3 ayes, '
1 nay