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Deputy City Administrator Gladhill stated that some fill has already been placed and if approved, the property owner would like to bring in more fill. He stated that there would need to be a decision as to whether the property owner or City would fund the stormwater modeling. Councilmember Riley asked if turf could be established as is and this could be done. City Engineer Westby replied that the amount of fill brought in would likely not have an impact on neighboring properties and that could be an option. He stated that staff would still want the stormwater model run in order to ensure that is the case. Councilmember Specht commented that he agrees that what has been brought in could remain to allow the residents to hold their party and they can continue to work with staff in the future to determine if additional fill could be supported. Joyce Rogito, 15564 Iodine Street, commented that they have had this plan for a long time and decided this was the time to complete the work in order to host a graduation party for their daughter. She commented that currently their home does not have a useable backyard because of the grade. She stated that they felt that this would be the best time to make the investment and complete the work. She noted that they were not aware of the easement and even the neighboring property owner provided approval for them to complete some additional work beyond their property line as part of the project. She stated that staff has been very helpful in trying to work with her. She stated that their desire is to create a backyard that matches the grade of their neighbor which would allow more space for their children to safely use. She noted that they have already paid half of the cost for the work and now there has been a large delay of over four weeks. She stated that while there is an event occurring in the short-term, in the graduation party, they also have the long-term goal of making their backyard a safe place for their children. She asked that the Council consider her request. Councilmember Heineman stated that he liked the idea mentioned by Councilmembers Riley and Specht but noted that if sod is laid at this point with the intention of additional fill being brought in the future, that would add additional cost. He commented that the residents have been working well with staff and therefore he believed that staff should be provided the authority to continue to work the resident to find a solution. Mayor Kuzma asked who would handle the modeling. Councilmember Woestehoff stated that the case mentioned two to three hours for the modeling and asked if that is an accurate estimate. City Planner Anderson confirmed that would be the staff time needed to complete the stormwater calculations. Councilmember Musgrove asked if that would be the least expensive option. City Engineer Westby confirmed that would be significantly less expensive and confirmed that could be completed in-house. City Council / June 8, 2021 Page 6 of 9