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8) 9) 10) I) City Council/public hearing & regular/September 22, 1998 Adopt Resolution #98-10-243 approving cash distributions made and authorizing payment on accounts payable invoicing received during the period of September 12, 1998 through October 2, 1998 Adopt Resolution #98-10-244 calling for a Public Hearing on Modification of the Tax Increment Financing Plans for Tax Increment Financing District Nos. 1, 2, 4, 5, and 6, Modification of the Existing TIF District No. 6, and a Modified Development Program for Development District No. 1 Adopt Resolution #98-10-245 approving contract documents and specifications and ordering advertisement for bids for Improvement Project #98-21 (Extension of Sanitary Sewer and Watermain to Section 21) Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Beahen, Zimmerman, and Haas Steffen. Voting No: None. Absent: CouncilmemberBeyer. COUNCIL BUSINESS Case #1: Consider Restoration of Drainage Easement on Lots 1 and 2, Block 2, Pondvale Estates 2nd Addition City Engineer Jankowski explained that at the September 16, 1998 Road and Bridge Committee meeting, the issue of the partial filling of a drainage and utility easement on Lots 1 and 2, Block 2, Pondvale Estates 2nd Addition was addressed. These two lots, along with Lot 3, are owned by Jennifer and Todd Asmussen who appeared at the September 8, 1998, Council meeting during Citizen Input and indicated the filling of the lots was an attempt to stabilize a chronic erosion problem in the depression that was constructed within the easement. Mr. Jankowski explained that the purpose of the easement is to contain storm water coming off Helium Street and to prevent discharge of this water onto the adjoining property over which the City has no easement. The Road and Bridge Committee suggested that a policy be formulated to address the responsibilities associated with such easements, and also directed that the City rectify this particular situation to the satisfaction of the property owner. To accomplish this, Staff is recommending that the fill be removed and the depression regraded to its pre-filled contours, that four inches of top soil be spread over the side slopes, and that sod be placed on the side slopes to control erosion and provide an aesthetic appearance. The cost of this work is estimated to be $3,500 and could be financed from the Public Improvement Revolving (PIR) Fund. Mr. Jankowski stated it is the recommendation of the Road and Bridge Committee to restore and stabilize the drainage and utility easement on Lots 1 and 2, Block 2, Pondvale Estates. Councilmember Haas Steffen inquired about the timing of this project. Mr. Jankowski stated it will probably be a spring project. Councilmember Haas Steffen asked if the Asmussen's are satisfied with this proposal. Todd Asmussen stated he received a letter but did not understand what was being proposed. He City Council/October 13, 1998 Page 7 of 22