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Ms. Moore-Sykes indicated that residents on Quebec Street had drainage issues and were told that it was a civil matter and not the responsibility of the City but the City had offered the services of the City Engineer at the residents' expense and that offer was declined. Ms. Moore-Sykes indicated that Gorham and Swift are aware of drainage issues and are working on them. Ms. Moore-Sykes indicated that she was told by public works that the pond will be dredged to obtain the appropriate depth when the work is completed. Ms. Moore-Sykes indicated the City would only be accepting two streets within the development and said that the City could utilize the letter of credit or escrow, if necessary, to complete the sodding on Voyageur Court. With regard to the sodding on Portage Way Halstrom suggests that weather related excuses shoul~ not be allowed and the document does not specifically allow for them but it does not say that weather related delays will not be accepted. Ms. Moore-Sykes explained that occupancy permits are issued when substantial completion on the structure has been obtained and what that means is that the building inspector verifies that the structure is completed to a point where it is safe and secure and ready for occupancy. Upon this inspection by the City an occupancy permit is issued and it is not necessary to have the sod installed provided that the $1,500.00 escrow per lot has been paid. The homeowner would then have six months to install the sod as required by City Code. This allows for winter closings. Ms. Moore-Sykes indicated that with regard to the sodding on Eagle Trail the City Engineer and Public Works are working with the developer on those requirements. Ms. Moore-Sykes indicated that the residents have asked that the City do snow plowing on Voyageur Court but nothing has been received in writing. She then said that Voyageur Court is a private street so the Townhome Association would remain responsible for snow plowing. Mayor Sweeney indicated that Council would take comments but asked that residents give names and addresses for the minutes and keep the-comments respectful as possible. Mr. Jim Halstrom of 6960 Dupre Road asked how many residents of single townhomes were in attendance and how many residents of the single family homes on Eagle Trail were in attendance. Residents from those neighborhoods raised their hands. He then asked how many Council Members had visited the site. All of the Council Members indicated they had visited the site. Page 3 of24