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<br />grade ofthe driveway, the garage elevation, and finally, the lowest floor elevation to ensure <br />elevation is above the water table. Mr. Goertz explained he pays $200.00 for a Registered Land <br />Survey to come out and do an "as built" to confirm elevation is accurate. Councilmember <br />Helmbrecht commented the city has never tolerated deviating from the grading plan and the city <br />would not tolerate it now. Councilmember Brenner explained with the city's drainage problems <br />the Council pays close attention to all aspects of grading. <br /> <br />Mr. Nyberg explained there is a minimall % pitch on all elevations and the elevations in question <br />are all higher than the minimal requirements. In addition, the presented elevations shouldn't be a <br />problem. Mr. Palzer requested Council direction on the grading plan leeway. Mr. Kytonen <br />suggested the policing should be done when the elevation is lower than 905', not when the <br />elevation is too high. <br /> <br />Councilmember Brenner left the council chambers at 7:35 P.M. <br /> <br />Councilmember Powers stressed the Council is plagued with drainage concerns regularly and now <br />the Council tries to head off potential problems. Mr. Goertz explained working with Mr. Palzer <br />and Mr. Nyberg on the grade, will work out well. Mr. Palzer suggested addressing the zoning <br />ordinance with concerns of building pads so prudent planning is done, especially with different <br />types of homes. Finally, the proposed grading plan is adequate, however, the zoning ordinance <br />should be reconsidered to address these issues. <br /> <br />Mayor Wilharber recessed the meeting at 7:45 P.M. <br /> <br />t <br /> <br />Council meeting reconvened at 7:50 P.M. <br /> <br />Councilmember Helmbrecht asked Mr. Palzer for his recommendation on governing elevations. <br />Mr. Palzer questioned Mr. Nyberg's understanding of other communities governing policies. Mr. <br />Nyberg commented it is difficult to police the elevation variations. Councilmember Helmbrecht <br />suggested staff and Engineer work on the situation to prevent future conflicts. <br /> <br />Councilmember Brenner returned at 8:00 P.M. <br />The Council updated Councilmember Brenner on the discussion. <br /> <br />MOTION by Councilmember Helmbrecht to approve the Clearwater Meadows Development <br />revised-grading plans. Motion seconded by Mayor Wilharber. Motion carried unanimously. <br /> <br />Councilmember Powers said, for the record, "I depend on the hired professionals that this will <br />work out, ifit doesn't, I will not be a happy camper." <br /> <br />MOTION by Councilmember Helmbrecht to approve city staff and the Engil}~er to work <br />together to address these issues and to prevent future problems. Motion seconded by <br />Councilmember Powers. Motion carried unanimously. <br /> <br />4 <br />