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City of Centerville City Council Meeting October 9, 1996 • APPEARANCES: Representative for Don Opp - Heidi and Randy Gnadke of 7124 Progress Rd #9, they presented and read a letter to the council. (See Attached) Mayor Wilharber acknowledged receipt of the letter. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Bonding Clearwater Meadows - Sid Inman of Ehlers and Associates explained the bonding process and suggested combining the Clearwater Meadows bond and refunding the 1991 improvement. MOTION by Helmbrecht, seconded by Brenner to do as the letter dated October 9, indicates. Motion carried unanimously. MMHome builders - Rick Lewandowski and Jim Barker requested the council to lift the stop work order on 7008 Brain Drive. Lewandowski explained the elevation grade was tainted due to E.J. Rud surveying which indicated the wrong grade. Therefore the garage floor was laid at the indicated grade. Further, the 65 year old home buyers were pleased with the minimal stairs leading into the home. Lewandowski explained the grade was at 8.2% which is within a foot of the requirements. MM home builders would appreciate lifting the stop work order as they have a closing date they're hoping to meet. Paul Palzer, Building Official, indicated the garage is 1.7 feet above grade at 11.4% which does not comply with the grading plans approved by the council. Further, there could be potential problems with the grade of the driveway. Wilharber indicated Palzer was doing his job requiring the builders to comply with the grade plans. Lewandowski stated, of the lots, 28 have a 10% grade, since the home has been sold to an elderly couple who like the grade as is could the grade remain. March commented he had spoke with Rockey Goertz and he does not want one home a foot higher than the others. Nyberg stated the grade is fine but the council approved the grading plan and Paul is holding all the builders to the plans. Palzer stated the builder originally requested a 10.5% elevation which was denied. Palzer had sent back the certification of survey and with red pen indicated a elevation of 9.11 would be acceptable. Lewandowski requested the city to lift the stop work order - it was an honest mistake, he did not do it intentionally. Further, with the surrounding grade requirements the neighboring homes will be similar plus the home is sold. Wilharber questioned Hellings on the legalities. Hellings stated if the city approves this grade and another builder requests a grade change this city will not have too many options. MOTION by Brenner, seconded by Powers - Rasmussen to deny the request to lift the stop work order. Motion carried unanimously. Vacation of Erkenbrack's property - Resolution 96 -33 Wilharber asked Hellings his opinion. Hellings stated the resolution had his approval. MOTION by Helmbrecht, seconded by Brenner to approve resolution 96 -33. Motion carried unanimously. 2