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City Council Minutes Page 4 <br /> December 3,2018 <br /> ----------------------------- <br /> Mr. Femrite explained that the fees are established for when the properties are <br /> platted. <br /> Mayor Dietz asked if there were different fees for residential versus commercial <br /> properties. <br /> Mr. Leeseberg stated fees were different dependent on property type. <br /> Councilmember Westgaard confirmed with Mr. Femrite that,when platting a <br /> property,you create impervious surface which contributes to stormwater concerns. <br /> The fees are a mechanism to handle maintenance in the future. <br /> Justin confirmed ERX is currently containing their stormwater on site. <br /> Councilmember Ovall agreed the cost seemed disproportionate when comparing a <br /> large industrial building to the motor park property. <br /> Councilmember Westgaard agreed that Mr. Plaisted made a point about impervious <br /> surfaces versus developed land; however,he wasn't sure how it should be handled. <br /> He cautioned against going outside the ordinance for one or two instances. It would <br /> be a better idea to look at the wording of the ordinance and adjust it if necessary. He <br /> questioned if it would it be an option to postpone the fee payment until industrial <br /> development was made to the property. <br /> Mayor Dietz stated if industry came in later they wouldn't be able to collect surface <br /> water management fees. <br /> Councilmember Wagner wondered if the fee could be delayed or lessened. If ERX <br /> sells the property,the Surface Water Management Fees have already been paid and <br /> do not need to be paid a second time. Most situations are unique and ERX has a <br /> special zoning,however, she expressed concern about setting precedence. <br /> Mr. Plaisted stated he does not know the end use of the property and they are <br /> continuously developing and planning. <br /> Ms. Goodin asked why ERX had to pay to plat the property when it was a dirt track <br /> with no structures. <br /> Mr. Leeseberg responded that platting must occur when there are any improvements <br /> to the property. These improvements could include the grandstands, small <br /> outbuildings, or any structure "permanently attached to the ground." <br /> Mayor Dietz requested staff look at the ordinance but that ERX would still have to <br /> pay something. Their platting has already been approved and accepted by the <br /> council, so they would have to ask the city attorney how to proceed. He agreed he <br /> did not want to set precedence. <br /> UREJ <br />