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discussion. Staff added the contractor performed the work they were asked to do, and any changes would be paid <br />by the City. <br />Case #5.5 Consider Amendments to the City's Topsoil Ordinance <br />Staff reviewed that there has been much discussion lately related to the overall cost of developing in the City and a <br />review is underway to evaluate where the City of Ramsey stands in relation to surrounding communities with <br />respect to development fees. One of the items identified by some builders was topsoil. <br />City Engineer Himmer reviewed that Staff did attempt to determine the potential cost savings on a typical family <br />home between the current standard and without, however the numbers were inconclusive. <br />Motion to recommend that the City Council amend the topsoil ordinance in City Code to reduce the thickness <br />requirement from 6 inches to 4 inches, but the material should remain as the MnDOT premium topsoil borrow <br />specification currently in Code. <br />Committee/Staff Input <br />City Engineer Himmer gave an update on Potential Pond Cleaning Project Near 155th Lane NW and Armstrong <br />Boulevard. <br />Resident Pam Chismar, 8070 155th Lane NW, was present to discuss her concern related to a stormwater pond <br />located in her backyard and that the surface water level of that pond has been dropping over the years. <br />The Committee explained it is discussing this issue with State Senators to get the issue addressed. This problem is <br />in other suburbs as well. <br />Public Works Director Olson stated he does not want to lose track of this issue. It is a large, difficult issue because <br />there are so many other jurisdictions involved. He indicated the City should continue to be involved and try to <br />assist however it can in a regional perspective. He noted it will be on a future Council agenda. <br />Recommendation: <br />Staff Recommends Ratifying the Recommendations of the Public Works Committee. <br />Council Action: <br />Ratify the Recommendations of the Public Works Committee. <br />04.19.11 <br />Attachments <br />Form Review <br />Inbox Reviewed By Date <br />Grant Riemer Amy Dietl 05/04/2011 11:35 AM <br />Tim Himmer Tim Himmer 05/04/2011 12:36 PM <br />Brian Olson Brian Olson 05/04/2011 12:37 PM <br />Kurt Ulrich Kurt Ulrich 05/04/2011 02:15 PM <br />Form Started By: MaryJo Warner Started On: 04/29/2011 01:36 PM <br />Final Approval Date: 05/04/2011 <br />