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October 12 , 2010 Page 4 of 7 Councilmember Bauman questioned the number of residents that want to continue; Director Wyffels reported he recieved two calls from people not wanting to continue the process. Jack Hale, 2154 Bicentennial Ct. reported early in 2000 the neighbors were excited about the positive changes that were planned or the pond. The project failed, and the residents are feeling disappointed. Mr. Hale questioned the findings of a pond survey conducted in the spring of 2010. Director Wyffels reported the City has been surveying various ponds throughout the City, about 5 annually. City staff has not yet had adequate time to analyze the survey. Director Wyffels stated the City does intend to maintain the pond as part of its Stormwater Management Plan. Mayor Jacobsen asked for additional comments; there were none. Motion by Councilmember Burg, seconded by Councilmember Phillips to close the Public Hearing. 5 Ayes, 0 Nays, Motion Carried The Public Hearing was closed at 7:15 pm: Councilmember Burg questioned if other options have been explored, such as a bubbler system. Director Wyffels responded that would be an option that could be explored in the future with the taxing district. Councilmember Phillips questioned if the district could be dissolved, and nothing more be done, would that allow adequate time for a proposal to offer the proposed new district. Director Wyffels stated the district could be dissolved, without defining a new district. Mr. Hale stated it would be preferred to recommend a new taxing district once a pond management program is prepared. Councilmember Burg suggested hiring an intern in hydrology to assist with the project. Motion by Councilmember Phillips, seconded by Councilmember Bauman to dissolve the Bicentennial Pond stormwater taxing district and direct staff to investigate alternatives and report 'back by January 15, 2011. 4 Ayes, 0 Nays, I Abstention Ayes: Mayor Jacobsen, Councilmembers Bauman, Phillips and Samuelson Abstention: Councilmember Burg Council Business 1. Renewal ofProvisional Multi Family License for Silver Lake Flats. Report No. 10-236. Officer Trevor Hamdorfneported the following buildings were included in the license, 2090, 2100, 2130 and 2160 County Rd E. The ordinaice was reviewed briefly, along with the requirements to be included in a mitigation plan. Because the calls for service have not decreased over time, city staff has requested changes be made to the mitigation plan. The mitigation plan submitted by the applicant meets staffs regrliremerrts. CouncilmenmberPhillips clarified any call for service from a victim ofdomestic assault would not be considered a provisional call; and wanted to assure victims the freedom to call of assistance, without fear ofbeing evicted. Councihmember Ban= reported she was disappointed that the applicant was not in attendance, and reported her fius1ration with the lack of improvement Deputy Director Paetzmck stated the council has the option not to renew the license, resulting in the inability to rerrt any vacanttmits. City Attorney L.eFevere explained if the license was not renewed, and the applicant continued to rent, they could be criminally prosecuted for renting without a license. L.eFevere stated the ifthe applicant complies with the approved mitigation plan, they still qualify for the provisional license. 'Councilmember Burg requested information related to lease holders as well as vacancies. Officer Harndorfhas been working with Northwest Youth and Family Services to get the youth involved as part of solution; similar to the approach taken at the Freedom Park Skate Parc Councilmember Phillips suggested the following items be included in the mitigation plan; a list ofoccupied and non -occupied traits, and the applicant provide aplay area in a safe locationw7thm six months. Council Business 1. Renewal of provisional multi family license for Silver Lake Flats. Report No. 10-236.