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Elk River City Council Minutes April 7, 1997 Page 5 Roger Derrick, Cottage Homestead, indicated that his purpose for addressing the Council is to inform them of the accelerated construction schedule and to update the Council on the application that was recently reviewed by the Planning Commission in regard to changing the age requirement for residency in his development. Roger Derrick also spoke about his meeting with Guardian Angels and their willingness to offer services to those residents in Cottage Homes who are still independent, but need services to remain independent. Mr. Derrick stated that he would be withdrawing his most recent application. Roger Derrick indicated that the city has requested him to grade Phase III as soon as possible because the city plans to put a water main through the property. He indicated that prior to any construction being started, the city requires that the developers agreement be signed and the developer post financial security with the city. Roger Derrick requested that he be able to do the grading on all of the property so as to get all of the phases graded and the utilities completed in Phase II. He requested the Council to waive the security fees until he receives a construction loan on the 15th of May. Roger Derrick indicated that he has contractors that are ready to do the work now and they may not be able to do the work after May 15. Roger Derrick indicated that he would be willing to post cash in the amount of $17,000 up front in case something happened and the grading had to be redone by the city. Vice Mayor Dietz indicated that he would not make a decision until he has had a chance to discuss this issue with the city planner and city engineer. The city administrator indicated that the city planner and city engineer feel that this request is a deviation from existing city policy which could create a precedent for other requests. Councilmember Farber indicated that he felt there is a certain rationale behind the developers request which has to do with the city bringing in the water main sooner than expected. Councilmember Thompson indicated that the Council should check with the city engineer and city planner prior to making a decision. Councilmember Holmgren requested the finance director to come up with an alternative method of payment for the 30 days. It was the consensus of the Council to put this issue on the April 21, 1997, City Council agenda. 6.A. Flood Update Fire Chief Bruce West updated the Council on the existing flood conditions. 6.B. Microfiche Purchase City Clerk Sandra Thackeray stated that the city budgeted equipment reserves for a microfiche reader/printer. She indicated that she received three quotes for the machine and requested the Council to authorize the Iow quote from Midwest Microfilm at $2,150. She indicated that this machine is a reconditioned machine which fits the city's needs.