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Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Strommen, Councilmembers Riley, Johns, Kuzma, <br /> LeTourneau, and Shryock. Voting No: None. <br /> 6. PUBLIC HEARING <br /> 6.01: Public Hearing to Consider Introducing Ordinance #17-17 to Vacate Drainage and <br /> Utility Easements on Outlot A, Estates of Silver Oaks (Project No. 17-119); Case of <br /> Royal Oaks Realty <br /> Presentation <br /> City Planner Anderson reviewed the staff report and recommendation to introduce Ordinance <br /> #17-17 to vacate the drainage and utility easement over, under, and across Outlot A, Estates of <br /> Silver Oaks. <br /> Public Hearing <br /> Mayor Strommen called the public hearing to order at 7:14 p.m. <br /> Citizen Input <br /> Jay Guimont, 5720 164th Avenue NW, asked why the easements are proposed to be removed, <br /> noting that his property is adjacent to the proposed development. He explained that the previous <br /> development that occurred caused drainage problems on his property and is concerned that <br /> continued development in this area will make the problems even worse. <br /> City Planner Anderson explained that while it is proposed to vacate these underlying drainage <br /> and utility easements, new drainage and utility easements would be dedicated with the plat. He <br /> noted that the proposed plat has come forward and drainage and utility easements shown on the <br /> plat and would be recorded with that plat. He noted that he can provide a copy of Final Plat <br /> showing the proposed easements to the resident. He noted that the City Engineer has also <br /> reviewed the plans for stormwater management to ensure that the development would not cause <br /> problems on neighboring properties. <br /> Mr. Guimont stated that he continues to have drainage problems from the last development and <br /> urged the City staff to ensure that the stormwater management will be sufficient before vacating <br /> any drainage and utility easements. <br /> Mayor Strommen stated that City staff can follow-up with Mr. Guimont to provide additional <br /> information on the easements that would be dedicated with the Final Plat. She noted that the <br /> City Engineer could also have discussions with the resident to ensure that his drainage concerns <br /> with the previous development are also considered. She noted that the action tonight is to <br /> introduce the ordinance and therefore the item will still come back to the Council for adoption at <br /> a future meeting. <br /> Councilmember Kuzma thanked Mr. Guimont for expressing his concerns, noting that the public <br /> hearing is the appropriate place for residents to express concerns with the proposed action. <br /> City Council/October 24, 2017 <br /> Page 4 of 16 <br />