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floor elevations, then staff can only provide information as it appears to be to limit the City's <br /> liability. If they need to apply for a letter of map amendment and the City does not have that <br /> information to provide, the property owner has to pay for a survey. <br /> Chairperson McGlone stated he built a home in Ramsey in 1994 and moved a lot of dirt after he <br /> took ownership so maybe the City should not get in the middle of that. <br /> City Engineer Himmer explained it would be helpful for the City and also for the builder if the <br /> builder can prove the conditions that existed when the homeowner took over. It also lets <br /> builders know the expectations. <br /> Chairperson McGlone asked where in this process the extra inspection should take place, noting <br /> final grade is completed after the house is sided. <br /> City Engineer Himmer noted if the inspection is done too late, nothing can be done to fix <br /> construction. He recommended the extra inspection be done earlier in the process, prior to the <br /> start of framing, because at that point an extra course of block can be added, if needed. <br /> Chairperson McGlone asked if this issue only concerns the elevation of the block and basement <br /> floor or to also assure the proper grade. <br /> City Engineer Himmer pointed out there is still a final grading inspection prior to placing sod to <br /> assure a 2% slope away from the home. <br /> Councilmember Backous stated he does not like to add costs to the developers but this process <br /> would protect the City and builder in the long run. He felt the policy was well drafted but would <br /> like to delay to implementation until the building /development fees are reviewed and that <br /> discussion is held. <br /> City Engineer Himmer recommended it be the responsibility of the builder to conduct the survey <br /> rather than having the City hire the surveyor. The Public Works Committee agreed with this <br /> recommendation. <br /> The Public Works Committee reached consensus to recommend the City Council direct staff to <br /> establish requirements for information that must be included on Certificates of Survey and to <br /> delay implementation until the City Council has reached a decision on building /development <br /> fees. <br /> Case #3: Update on the Feasibility Study to Realign Sunwood Drive NW at Armstrong <br /> Boulevard <br /> City Engineer Himmer reviewed the staff report. <br /> Development Manager Lazan presented the overall process, noting it was initiated to get <br /> Sunwood Drive realigned to a permanent location and create one entrance on Armstrong <br /> Boulevard. He displayed a map of the proposed project area and indicated the HRA would be <br /> Public Works Committee / December 13, 2011 <br /> Page 5 of 7 <br />