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4. Modifying the project to include alternative means of providing utility service. The City Administrator advised staff will explore the above options and another meeting will be held. Staff is recommending the public hearing be continued to the August 28, 2000, Council meeting. Mr. Lyle Bye, 775 Vicky Lane, came forward and thanked staff for working with the residents regarding this issue. Mr. Raymond Johnson, 7971 Nancy Drive, came forward and stated he will refrain from making comments until August 28, 2000. Mr. John Hudgens, 6661 Pelican Place, came forward and stated he had asked at the previous Council meeting about the time frame regarding the County's turn back money for Highway 49. He requested an update from Council. The City Engineer advised that question must be answered by the County. He stated he has left a message for the County Engineer regarding this issue. Mr. Hudgens inquired about the format of the special Council work session relating to this issue. Mayor Bergeson advised the purpose of the meeting is for Council Members to get an update and discuss the project. The meeting will not include a public hearing. There will be other opportunities for resident input. Council Members have not had any additional discussion regarding the project. The meeting is open to the public. The City Engineer referred Mr. Hudgens to Mr. Olson, County Engineer, regarding the turn back funds. Mayor Bergeson directed staff to contact the County Engineer again regarding the turn back funds. Ms. Arlene Averbach, 7855 Lake Drive, came forward and expressed concern regarding her neighbor losing a tree to oak wilt. She stated she has many mature trees close to the dead tree. The City Forester visited the site and suggested curdling the trees. She stated she called a consultant and the consultant stated curdling is not an option. The consultant injected the trees. The City of Ham Lake is paying for the trenching of trees and possibly the partial cost of injecting trees to help this problem. She stated the City Forester did not even mention injections. She stated it is possible she would have lost three (3) trees. She stated she wants the property trenched this fall or at least five big Oak trees will die. She asked the City to take a proactive look at this problem. Mayor Bergeson directed staff to investigate and follow up with Ms. Aberbach regarding this issue. No one else was present for open mike. ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT REPORT, DAN TESCH Consider Hiring Les Rydeen as Full -time City Mechanic (3/5 Vote Required), Dan Tesch - Staff advised the last day of work for Randy Meyer, the City Mechanic, was August 4, 2000. The City was fortunate enough to have had Les Rydeen working along side Mr. Meyer for the past several months in a seasonal capacity. When asked about continuing with the City in a full -time capacity, Mr. Rydeen accepted. Mr. Rydeen has been doing a great job as mechanic, and comes highly recommended by the Public Works Superintendent. This offer is contingent upon a physical exam, and pre - employment drug test and will take effect August 16, 2000. • 3