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feel much more comfortable with something other than the Short, Elliott, Hendrickson
study being used as an interium alternative. Councilmember Ziebarth replied that he
would like the study used as an instrument for evaluation and that some adjustments
could be made, if necessary.
Mr. Loeding stated that the Task Force would like some temporary help from someone
such as the City Engineer. He added that he would like to see the Short, Elliott,
Hendrickson study referred to as a tool for evaluation rather than as a basis.
Bill Werner, 2765 Sherwood Road asked if the official engineering report was only
pertinent to financing. Administrator Achen replied that a developer could come in
and the City could insist that he not do anything until he pays an assessment.
Attorney Meyers added that before the City could decide upon a project and assess
the cost, the City Engineer or other qualified person must present a plan saying
that it is feasible and would work and present an estimated cost of the project.
Councilmember Ziebarth pointed out that assuming that the solution to someones water
problem would be just more pipes to get the water out, the money would have to come
from somewhere.
Councilmember Baumgartner pointed out that the problem is how to pay for the alternate
solution, such as how would the City pay a contractor for putting in pipe in front
of five or six homes.
Mr. McCarty stated that he would like to take care of the moratorium before working
on the other existing problems. Councilmember Baumgartner replied that if the Task
Force wants to lift the moratorium and allow development, each particular area and
problem must be taken care of. He added that he would be interested in knowing what
the developers thought.
Mr. Loeding stated that if an interim tool could be substituted, that could be the
solution.
Bill Beim stated that if a developer could handle the excess water on his own land
so that it would not increase drainage problems, he felt that should take care of
any need to stop development of that particular area.
Administrator Achen pointed out that the City must look at each development and that
the major source of data on all the problems was the Short, Elliott, Hendrickson
report. He added that the City Engineer must look at the report and evaluate each
situation separately. He also added that one thing which was not included in the
resolution but was understood was that all drainage recommendations or development
proposals be reviewed by the Task Force before being presented to the Council.
MSP (Ziebarth - Pickar) to amend Resolution #892, Section 3 to read that it shall
serve as an interim evaluation took for the potential drainage impact of develop-
ment proposals.
Councilmember Ziebarth - aye
Councilmember Baumgartner - aye
Councilmember Rowley - aye
Mayor Pickar - aye
Ken Thornton asked if the resolution had been drafted to cover the entire city.
Administrator Achen replied that it had. Mr. Thornton asked if the resolution
could be amended to exclude areas outside of the improvement area. Administrator
4 ayes