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City Council meeting of September 20, 2004 Page 4 complete the improvements, or $540,323.58 for the public improvements. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved the reduction in the letter of credit for Beaver Ponds South. APPROVE REDUCTION IN LETTER OF CREDIT FOR DIAMOND POINT WEST, PHASE I Emmerich Development Corporation, developer, requested the City reduce the letter of credit being held for the newly constructed public and private improvements in the Diamond Point West Phase I. The City would continue to hold a Letter of Credit in the amount equal to 25% of the original cost of the work remaining to complete the improvements, or $60,000.00 for the improvements. Council member Mike Granger expressed concern with the status of improvements that are to be made to Goodview Avenue. City Engineer Jay Kennedy stated that improvements will be made by the developer with a start date of December 2004. Grading is being done at Diamond Point East and will provide fill for the peat that will needs to be removed from Goodview Avenue for improvements. CD Director Bryan Bear stated that the development agreement for Diamond Point East controls issuance of certificates of occupancy. Miron made motion, Petryk seconded, directing staff to obtain a letter from the developer outlining timelines for the improvement of Goodview Avenue. All aye. Motion Carried. Miron made motion, Granger seconded, to approve reduction in the letter of credit for Diamond Point West, Phase 1. All aye. Motion Carried. APPROVE REDUCTION IN LETTER OF CREDIT FOR DIAMOND POINT WEST, PHASE II Emmerich Development Corporation, developer, requested the City reduce the letter of credit being held for the newly constructed public and private improvements in the Diamond Point West Phase II. The City would continue to hold a Letter of Credit in the amount equal to 25% of the original cost of the work remaining to complete the improvements, or $203,750.00 for the improvements. Granger made motion, Puleo seconded, to approve reduction in the letter of credit for Diamond Point West, Phase II. All aye. Motion Carried. APPROVE REQUEST FOR EXTENDED WORK HOURS (HERITAGE PONDS) On behalf of Pratt Investment and Centex Homes, Westwood Professional Services has requested that Council extend the permissible working hours for the Heritage Ponds development for the Saturday morning hours only. They are requesting a change from the permitted 8:00 am start and 5:00 pm ending time to a start time of 7:00 am and an ending time of 7:00 pm. Council member Puleo questioned the reasoning behind the request. City Engineer Jay Kennedy stated the developer would like to get paving done while weather permits. Paving now would eliminate impassable roads in the spring.