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COUNCIL MEETING October 27, 1986 ENGINEER'S REPORT - RON STAHLBERG Well #2 - Mr. Stahlberg told the Council that well #2 is now test pumping and about 90% complete. There had been some blasting in the well and there were some complaints from neighbors. The complaints are being resolved. 4th Avenue Project - The utility companies have started their work on this project and the ditch cleaning has also begun. 80th Street Project - Mr. Stahlberg has met with County Engineer Jon Olsen regarding some of the concerns of the land owners adjacent to this project. Mr. Olsen will handle this matter positively. ATTORNEY' REPORT - BILL HAWKINS A. Deer Pass Trail, Otter Lake Hills - Road Upgrading - Mr. Hawkins has reviewed the minutes regarding the installation of this road and has written a letter indicating this is a City street. He recommended the City Council decide if the street is substandard and then if the Council so desires take measures to bring it up to code and assess bene- fited property owners and give the original street builders credit. Mr. Marier moved to obtain a feasibility study and give the owners credit for the original costs. Mr. Bisel seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. LaBuda, a majority landowner on this street, told the Council that Deer Pass Trail is in far better condition than the streets leading to Deer Pass Trail and felt this street should not be upgraded until the other streets be upgraded. Mr. Marier said the Council is only asking for a feasibility study at this time. Mr. Prokop told the Council this question was raised in the Council Minutes of 1974 and 1975. 1 B. Update - Roger Nelson, Sale of Black Duck Lots - Mr. Hawkins is com- mencing action against Mr. Nelson for money damages between his original bid ana what the City can-sell the lots for or a suit for the difference. These lots will be offered to the next highest bidder or be included in the development proposal discussed earlier in this meeting. CONSIDERATION OF ADMINISTRATOR'S RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE HIRING OF ACCOUNTING CLERK Mr. Schumacher explained he had received over one hundred applications for this position. There were basically two categories of applicants: 1) had educational background but no experience and 2) had both educa- tion and experience. There was only one applicant who met both the educational and experience qualifications who would accept the salary being offered and Mr. SchumachE recommended that this person, Richard Hall be hired. He has a B.A and has a good background in accounting, his previous employers speak highly of him and he has a strong background with computers. The starting salary would be $17,500 with an evaluation in six months.