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moratorium on all building within the city. Mr. Nyberg mentioned the Metropolitan Council would rather work with city staff than have theCity place a moratorium on building. Mr. Nyberg reported Rice Creek Watershed District (RCWD) is willing to work with the City to provide additional street maintenance. RCWD requested the streets be swept before untreated sand/debris flows into the creek. RCWD has approached the city for sweeping assistance. Mayor Wilharber suggested coordinating street sweeping with Anoka County. Mr. March reported, Mr. Palzer (public Works DirectorlBuilding Official) mentioned the streets are swept in the spring, scheduling more road sweepings will eliminate part of the untreated run off Mr. Nyberg suggested the Council consider adopting a shoreland ordinance since this needs to be complete prior to Metropolitan Council approving the comprehensive plan. Further, the ordinance could protect the natural resources and prevent additional contaminated run off Mr. March reported the Metropolitan Council is in receipt of the City's Water Comprehensive Plan, however, the plan is pending receipt of a letter of map revision (LOMR) from FEMA. Mr. Nyberg mentioned RCWD has a sixty-day approval process, and the target date is the end of the year. Stormwater Fee: Mr. Nyberg gave a brief overview of the stormwater utility fees. Mr. Nyberg suggested implementing a stormwater fee on developments, due to the direct impact on the creek. Mr. Nyberg briefly discussed storm sewer depreciation and stormwater pond sediment removal. Mr. Nyberg indicated MSA has documented the stormwater fees and the records indicate the largest impact has been created by developments. Mr. Nyberg mentioned he will have some hard figures in the near future and the City Attorney will be looking at the fee schedule. Further, Mr. Nyberg suggested the city charge $4.00 instead of$2.00 for drainage fees. Utility Issues on 20th and 21st Avenues: Mr. Nyberg described the possible options to service the south side of the industrial park. A meeting has been scheduled with the City ofLino Lakes to discuss a possible joint adventure to service the industrial park with an interconnection. Another option is to lay the utilities on the proposed 21st Avenue extension connecting to Cedar Street and cross from the west to the east and service 20th Avenue. Mr. March commented the industrial park will be serviced if either option is elected. Mayor Wilharber questioned the likelihood of additional MUSA being granted by the Metropolitan Council ifLino Lakes and Centerville worked together on an extension. Peltier Lake Drive: Mr. Nyberg stressed a need to address improving Peltier Lake Drive road and providing utilities. Mr. Nyberg suggested providing water to Lakeland Hills Development and suggested the watermain should be looped to prevent a one way operation. Mr. Nyberg mentioned, Mr. Mike Black may request utility service down Peltier Lake Drive and will compensate the City for the cost to cross the creek. ~ 2