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City of Hastings September 19. 2005 City Council Minutes Page 3 of 4 Copy of ordinance on file. Ground Water Pesticide Update Public Works Director Montgomery provided information regarding some pesticides in City Well #3. Montgomery stated that staff is working with the state and county on this issue and hopes to have a draft concept plan for water system improvements to the City Council on October 3 or 17. In the meantime, the City is preparing a news release to help answer questions about this issue. Approve Stormwater Plan-SUP #2005-23: ConAgra Floodwall at 2005 Vennillion Street (SACC Group) Associate Planner Jenson stated that ConAgra has provided a map of the drainage patterns for the entire site. as requested by the City Council. Mayor Werner stated that a stormwater plan for the entire site was request. which would be a significant document, not just a map. City Administrator Osberg stated that the Special Use Permit for this project has been approved by the City Council. with a condition that the stormwater drainage plan be reviewed by staff, which is what is typically done. Public Works Director Montgomery stated that the City is not in a position to require ConAgra to change their flow as a part of this SUP; the water on the site is not proposed to change. The Council discussed increased erosion and impervious surfaces, as well as water runoff concerns. There was additional discussion about meeting with ConAgra regarding water concerns. Moved by Councilmember Hicks to approve the stormwater plan with the condition that staff meet with ConAgra regarding a comprehensive stormwater management plan for the site. Councilmember Hicks withdrew his motion. Moved by Coucnilmember Hicks. seconded by Councilmember Schultz to table the action until October 3,2005 Council meeting for ConAgra to prepare stormwater site map. 7 Ayes; Nays. none. Approve Investigation for Potential "Quiet Zone" in Downtown Hastings Moved by Councilmember Alongi. seconded by Councilmember Hicks to approve the request. with the addition that all sites on the map provided by staff be investigated for inclusion in the study at a cost of $12.000. 7 Ayes, nays, none. Resolution-Approve Site Plan Modification #2005-50: Wal-Mart (1752 North Frontage Road) Councilmember Alongi questioned where the modifications were and the impact on the site. Rhonda Dala from Wal-Mart's consultant MFRA, stated that the additional space at the liquor store is for storage and the storage on the north side of the site is for additional storage so Wal-Mart will no longer store items at the former site on Highway 316.