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~~f'j Mr. Steffes pointed out that LaMetti agreed to keep the streets which were not finished last fall in passable condition. ?.r. Steffes will talk to LaMetti regarding blading Garden. The con- tract calls for all streets to be restored to their original grades. They wil_1 have to rework the grade on Garden, paying particular attention to the intersect-ion at Ga den~,& Holton. They will have to cut Garden down west of -~~i}~~~:fir. Steffes said. they lowered the intersection at Garden &-Pascal to the east to get the water around the corner, and they will have to check to see if it is working out right. Steffes said he would have La~ietti grade the streets but they might not be able to get rid of the water. North end of Simpson ~at Garden isn't right. Water stands there. Craig is responsible for the final grade on Simpson & Garden as well as Pascal & Garden. STORM It vTas recommended by the Village Engineer that the Village in- SE~'1ER stall Storm sewers in Area A about July. There was some dis- cussion about assessing for storm sewer work, Twenty percent on general taxes and 80~ nn property owners was mentioned. It was decided to hold a hearing on the storm sewer proposals in Area. A and Area B to get the sentiment of the people. i!~r. L3ungren will tell the people how it appears from an engineer- ing standpoint. He can also advise the approximate cost. The Council will determine how the work is to be done -- whether to let it out on private bids or have the County do it. Mr. Graham agreed to get out the notices and see to their pub- lication on the 13th and 20th advising the public of the hearing on the 24th. STREETS Mr. Steffes recor,~mended that if we do not do the storm sewer work, where the streets have been finished, this year, we should • definitely see that these finished streets receive a seal coat this year. BARTHEL The Council is continuing to study the Village Engineer's VILLAS report on the drainage situation as it affects the Barthel Villas situations The County Engineer's report is that the proposed County Improvements at Gottfried's Pit are expected to be completed by the end of 1958. GREATER '4r. Cartwright's letter reporting on his attendance at their ST. PAUL recent meeting and outlining their program for the coming year SAFETY was read. Their "Noaccs." program rates high school age drivers COUNCIL on the number of accidents per school. The Traffic Committee sponsors a Youth Conference on Safety. Ramsey Hi will be in- eluded, for the first time, in }~o th these programs. The main activity this year will be a "Pedestrian Right-Of way Program", with the help of Bill Chenoweth. This will include the suburban villages in Ramsey County. The Clerk was directed to express our thanks to Mr. Cartwright for attending the meetings and re- porting. LAW SUITS Mr. Graham reported on the status and progress of the Hanson and Northern States Power Suits. S:~'P`ER l~r. Graham reported that the City of St. Paul had increased its RENTAL flat rate of X6.00 per year, per connection, to X8.00 for the time being, and this would necessitate an increase of 50¢ per quarter to our citizens whose homes are connected to the sewer.