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suggested it would defeat the purpose if the fill he placed were to be removed. He explained that <br />the entire lot is sand and what he put into place was to bring it back to the condition of when he <br />moved in. <br /> <br />Mr. Jankowski stated there is a depression to hold the water and prevent it from traveling onto <br />the neighboring property. This was the purpose of that hole and the intent of the proposed work <br />is to stabilize it with topsoil and sod to prevent erosion. <br /> <br />Mr. Asmussen stated he believes the depression is oversized since he has never seen standing <br />water in it and noted it only services their road. <br /> <br />Mr. Jankowski stated he has not reviewed the calculations but suspects there was consideration at <br />the time it was constructed to take some drainage from the north when it develops. <br /> <br />Mayor Gamec asked if a drainage easement is in place. <br /> <br />Mr. Jankowski stated both lots have drainage easements and were developed in that way in the <br />mid-1980s. <br /> <br />Councilmember Haas Steffen stated that she thought the Asmussens understood what was to <br />occur. She asked how much dirt will be removed. <br /> <br />Director of Public Works Kapler explained that the concern is the angle of the banks created <br />which, in the City's opinion, are too steep to grow vegetation. The proposed work would create <br />a more gradual slope to prevent erosion. He stated that he understands the Asmussens want their <br />lot to appear more presentable and he believes this work will do just that. Mr. Kapler stated <br />some of the ground work could be completed this week but it would be better to place the sod in <br />the spring. <br /> <br />Mayor Gamec asked if straw or other ground cover will be put in place if the project is not <br />completed until the spring. <br /> <br />Mr. Kapler stated some of the work may have to be redone in the spring. <br /> <br />Councilmember Haas Steffen stated her support to delay the project until spring and suggested <br />City Staff talk more with the Asmussens to explain what it will look like, that it will be of a <br />pleasing appearance, and easily cared for. <br /> <br />Mr. Kapler stated it is staff's preference to complete the work in the spring as well. <br /> <br />Motion by Councilmember Haas Steffen and seconded by Councilmember Zimmerman to <br />authorize staff to work with the Asmussens to explain the proposed restoration of the drainage <br />and utility easement on Lots 1 and 2, Block 2, Pondvale Estates, with the work to be completed <br />in the spring and allocating $3,500 from the PIR Fund to facilitate the restoration. <br /> <br />City Council/October 13, 1998 <br /> Page 8 of 22 <br /> <br /> <br />