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MINUTES SEPTEMBER 31, 1989 PAGE 2 whether of not property owners would be assessed for the Gottfried Pit and sidewalk projects. Maurer replied that they will be utilizing materials out of the pit to replace soils on Hamline, that the lift station at the Pit is presently unsafe, and it is more economical to include the project in the large street improvement project than to do it separately at a later date. Baldwin informed Mr. Soukoup that there are no plans to assess for the pit improvement or for the pathway as it is part of the City's pathway network. Fenita Foley, 1905 Hamline, inquired about the environmental study results. Maurer replied that the environmental worksheet has been submitted to the County for review, and when the project enters into the final design it will then be determined whether or not an environmental impact study is necessary. Ms. Foley also inquired about the width of the boulevard and Maurer explained that the County has agreed to a 4 foot boulevard with deviations to 6 feet in Roseville and would probably be agreeable to the same in Falcon Heights. Ms. Foley stated she felt hopeless because she did not think her voice was being heard by the Council. Baldwin explained that Council also feels hopeless at times, but that the County owns the land, and that the Falcon Heights Council is not the only governmental body in control of the street. He also stressed that the Council did get some changes made in the project. TERRY SOUKOUP, 1763 HAMLINE, questioned the cost listed on the hearing notice, $370,000 when Maurer has presented an amount of $99,078. Maurer explained that the $370,000 was based on 1/4 (the area within Falcon Heights) of the entire $1,500,000 project but the city will be billed for approximately $100,000 as its share. There being no others wishing to be heard, Baldwin closed the hearing at 8:10 P.M. Following a brief discussion, Council directed Maurer to request that Ramsey County narrow the boulevard to 4 feet. APPROVAL OF PROPOSED FIRE DEPARTMENT FUND RAISER Fire Chief Lindig requested that Council approve the Department's plan to hold a fund raiser at the Roseville Knights of Columbus Hall on November 18, 1989 and stressed that the funds raised would be used for equipment. Following a brief discussion, P. Chenoweth moved approval of the fund raiser in the name of the Falcon Heights Fire Department with such funds to be used for equipment. Motion carried unanimously. FUNDING FOR NEW COPIER APPROVED Council reviewed and discussed Accountant Tom Kelly's memo dated September 13, 1989, documenting the need for a new copier for the City Office, after which Ciernia moved authorization of an expenditure of up to $8,000 for a new copier. Motion carried unanimously. s}