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• Mr. Rotlu-um stated that he does not feel the residents should be responsible for. this because many of them hadn't even purchased their lots yet. Chair Elvig stated that, as discussed at previous meetings, the City is interested in helping discover where the breach is and how big it is, but noted that he is not advocating the City repair it. He stated that he feels this would need a legal opinion to see if the .City can utilize the Letters of Credits it still holds. He stated that he agrees. with the thoughts that the City is not responsible for this issue, but has said it will help the residents find out where the problem is. Public Works Director Olson asked if the Conunittee wanted staff to move forward with the powder dye testing. Motion by Chair Elvig, seconded by Couizcilmember Olson, to direct staff to acquire the dye .powder and specific instructions on its use and have the City Attorney review whether .the Letters of Credit can be used if the. City finds out the breach was caused by negligence or improper installation. Further Discussion: A man from the audience asked what the downside would be of trying to use bentonite to seal the hole. Chair Elvig stated that expense would be one consideration and also that no one knows for sure where the breach is or if there is more than one. Motion.camed. Voting Yes:- Chairperson Elvig, Councihnembers Olson, and Dehen. Voting No: None. Mr. Rothrum asked when this item would be back for discussion. Chair Elvig stated that it will be on the agenda for the November Public Worlcs Committee meeting. Chair Elvig stated that in light of time constraints he would like to move some of the items from the agenda to a future meeting. Public Works Director Olson stated that Case #8 could be postponed. Chair Elvig stated that Case #9 can also be postponed. Councilmember Dehen stated that the Committee has read the case information alzd suggests that the Committee skip the staff review of this information. and move into questions and discussion. Case #4 Consider Request from Oakwood Land Development Inc. Regarding Brookfield Trail Reimbursement Public Works Director Olson stated that the. City received a letter from John Peterson of Oakwood Land Development requesting additional reimbursement for trail construction. He stated that the development agreement specified a dollar amount of $14.09 per foot but when the trail was constructed, there was a significant amount of trees that needed to be removed.. He .Public Works Committee /October 16, 2007 Page 8 of 12 -175-