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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - December 20, 1978 F. GENERAL ORDERS & UNFINISHED BUSINESS: (Continued) L 2. J. Crosby Soils Report (Continued) Councilmembers questioned the temporary measures versus permanent sub- division improvements and stressed the need to keep all lines of com- munication open in order to resolve these problems as quickly as possible. Council consensus was to review the Soils Report further, requesting additional and specific information as to pad stability. Mr. Gahramat, United Soil Engineering, stated that the initial tests were checked thoroughly and requested a copy of the Report before Council so that they might ascertain and resolve the issues being raised. 3. City Engineer's Report on retention basin, Saddle Mountain Estates. In response to Council questions, the City Engineer stated that, at present, the need for the retention basin was marginal, however, its future necessity could only be determined by growth of vegetation below and concentration of runoff from the new subdivision. Mr. Berland, BAS Homes, advised Council of the expenditures to date in installing the retention basin as requested by the Town. Mr. Chown, Moon Lane, questioned the adequacy and aesthetics of the re- tention basin as currently installed. Councilmembers discussed the winterization versus permanent aspects of the retention basin as well as alternative solutions and determined to con- sider the matter further as the winterization items are completed and reviewed by the Town. 4. Appeal of Planning Commission Denial of Site Development Application, Frank Saul, File #A4252, Lot 2, Ursula Lane. Mr. Saul, Applicant, provided background as to the development of the lot, providing costly access, utilizing all measures to minimize grading and the functional concept of the house he proposed to build there. There- after, he showed slides of the site in support of his request. Commissioner Stewart advised of the Planning Commission's deliberation on this matter with the denial based on the excessive grading proposed. Councilmembers suggested that alternate house plans be considered for this site, specifically, utilizing Type II foundation. MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Councilman Nystrom, seconded by Councilman McReynolds and carried by the following roll call vote to return Site Development Application #A4252 back to the Planning Commission for further review and alterations of the proposed structure. AYES: Councilmembers McReynolds, Nystrom and Perkins. NOES: Mayor Hillestad and Councilman Proft. G. NEW BUSINESS: 1. Consideration of appointment to Planning Commission. MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Following review of the applications, it was moved by Councilman Perkins, seconded by Mayor Hillestad and carried unanimously to appoint Richard Rydell to the vacant Planning Commission - seat which concludes June 30, 1982. Councilman Proft requested that items assigned to the Council by the Steering Committee be agendaed as soon as possible. 1cfl