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146 COUNCIL MEETING by law. Adopted by the City Council of Li JUNE 8, 1987 akes, this 8th day of June, 1987. 1 r G. .enson, Mayor Mari ynUG. Anderson, Clerk- Treasurer REQUEST FROM RICE CREEK WATERSHED DISTRICT TO CLEAN JUDICIAL DITCH #2 (HARDWOOD CREEK) - RANDY SCHUMACHER Mr. Schumacher explained he has received information from RCWD that Hardwood Creek needs to be cleaned and Lino Lakes portion of the cost will be $3,500. There are two options to consider; 1) Lino Lakes clean the portion of ditch within Lino Lakes and request reimbursement for RCWD or, 2) Lino Lakes decline to clean the ditch and then RCWD will do the cleaning. This City must respond within thirty days to the communication. Mr. Schumacher was asked if the was an ulterior motive for the cleaning of this creek such as a future outlet for Lake Oneka. Mr. Schumacher said RCWD has said that this was not a consideration. The total cost of cleaning Hardwood Creek will be $21,000. The City of Hugo and the RCWD will pay for the balance of the project. Mr. Reinert asked if this project had been a part of RCWD long range plan and if so was this item moved up on their priority list. Mr. Schumacher said that their projects are probably done on a squeaky wheel basis. Mr. Reinert asked if squeaky wheel could be translated to political pressure? Mr. Reinert moved to decline to do Lino Lakes portion of the project. Mr. Bohjanen seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. OLD BUSINESS Status of City Assessor's Position -- Mr. Schumacher explained that the number one candidate, Mr. Anderson accepted the position and then decided to decline. Mr. Johnson has accepted the position. Since he lives in Cambridge he has agreed to have a watts telephone line installed at his residence. Animal Control Contract - Mr. Bohjanen moved to notify Knollton Kennels that they must get their insurance and contract on line by the PAGE 14 1 1