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. . . Elk River City Council Minutes February 1, 1993 Page 2 No one appeared for this item. 5.1. Supplemental Assessment Hearing/Public Hearing Western Area Phase I The City Clerk noted that following the Western Area Assessment Hearing, staff noticed an error in notifying one of the residents involved in the assessment project. She stated that in order to correct the error, staff has properly and legally notified the resident, Mr. Ronald Crapser, who owns property affected by the Western Area Assessment at 1937 2nd Street, of this supplemental assessment hearing. Mayor Duitsman opened the public hearing. There being no comments from the public, Mayor Duitsman closed the public hearing. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 91-3, A ADOPTING SUPPLEMENTAL ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR THE WESTERN ASSESSMENT. COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ SECONDED THE MOTION. CARRIED 5-0. RESOLUTION AREA PHASE I THE MOTION 6.1. Conditional Use Permit/Public Hearing Excavation of Wetland/ Steven Shoemaker Janelle Schmitz, Zoning Assistant, explained that Steven Shoemaker of 11106 190th Avenue NW is requesting a conditional use permit to excavate a wetland area to create an open water pond in Royal Oaks Ridge. She stated the Planning Commission reviewed this request at its December 22 and January 26 meetings. The Planning Commission had continued a decision on this matter in order to allow the applicant to address several concerns including traffic, the size of the pond, the duration of the project, and comments from the DNR. Janelle Schmitz reviewed the topics pertaining to truck traffic, the site plan, drainage, noise, safety, future excavations, and the effect on property values. Terry Maurer, City Engineer, indicated that he had reviewed the initial excavation request and stated he has no problem with the concept. He further stated that he would recommend that a more detailed grading and site plan be submitted to the City so that staff can adequately monitor the work that is being completed. The Council questioned how this project areas in the City, especially Mr. George indicated that this excavation project problems to Mr. Deschene's area. would affect other drainage Deschene's area. Terry Maurer will not cause any further Mayor Duitsman opened the public hearing. The applicant, Mr. Shoemaker, 11106 190th Avenue NW, indicated that all but one adjoining property owner is contributing to the excavation. Mr. Shoemaker requested that the culvert between Lots 7 & 8 be extended. He suggested that the extension of the culvert be paid for by the City. Janelle Schmitz indicated that this has been discussed by staff and it was staff's feeling that the cost for the culvert should be picked up by the homeowners.