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Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Cook, Jeffrey, Olson, Pearson, and Strommen. Voting No: None. Abstain: Councilmember Elvig. Motion by Councilmember Cook, seconded by Councilmember Jeffrey, to adopt Resolution #05- 07-233 approving the request for an interim use permit based on findings of fact. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Cook, Jeffrey, Olson, Pearson, and Strommen. Voting No: None. Abstain: CouncilmemberElvig. Case #9: Request for a Conditional Use Permit to Grade and Export Soils; Case of Eric Thomsen Assistant Community Development Director/Executive HRA Director Frolik explained the City has received an application from Eric Thomsen to renew a Conditional Use Permit to grade and export soils from his property at 6210 Green Valley Road. The subject property consists of 63 acres, 9 of which have been subject to a grading permit since 2000. The City Council issued a Conditional Use Permit for grading and mining activities to Eric Thomsen in 2000. That permit expired in 2002. The City Council renewed the Conditional Use Permit in 2002 and that permit expired in June 25, 2005. Mr. Thomsen and his contractor estimate that it will take approximately 90 days to complete the grading and mining plan approved in 2000. Therefore, Mr. Thomsen is applying for a 90 day renewal of the grading and mining Conditional Use Permit. City Engineer Jankowski indicated the City Engineering Department inspected the site on July 1, 2005. The main concern is that the site be properly restored after it is mined. The site has basically been excavated in the manner proposed with the prime concern in protecting Trott Brook to the south. There were some concerns with regard to the final slope. The Planning Commission recommended approval of the 90 day permit, noting that no further exporting of soils may occur until the issues resulting from the Engineering inspection have been resolved. There has been additional grading work done since July 1st, and Mr. Thomsen has indicated he will be seeding additional areas tomorrow. Part of the problem has been that in the last two weeks they have been unable to make a site visit together. He indicated they will get together within the next couple of days to see if Mr. Thomsen can be authorized to remove material from the site. Ms. Frolik indicated the permit states there will be no more exporting of material until all of the issues have been resolved. Mayor Gamec questioned if 90 days will be enough time to complete the grading and mining. Eric Thompson, applicant, replied the contractor that has control of the site has assured him it can be done by the end of September, and this deadline will apply pressure to complete the work. Councilmember Elvig stated staff's recommendation to keep the materials on the site until the final outcome is excellent. He inquired about the seeding and stated the vegetation will be just as important as the contours. City Council / July 26, 2005 Page 15 of 35