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24 COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 14, 1989 Mr. Quinnel, 7172 Sunrise Drive asked if there will be a jog on the south side of Elm Street. Mayor Benson told him that the Council is not aware of what the County has in mind for Elm Street. The County has stated that they do not want to do anything with Elm Street until after 1995. Mr. Thoreson, 7040 Rice Lake Court said he could not understand why the Council would want to reconsider this matter. Mr. Quinnell asked if any of the Councilmen live in this area. He asked why can't the Council listen to any of them? He said he liked his area as it is. Mayor Benson explained that the Council must deal with all issues. If this meets the ordinances, then the Council must address it. He noted that it is not always what the Council would like, but what the law tells the Council it must do. A gentleman asked Mayor Benson if he would buy a house in this area. Mayor Benson said yes if it had some trees and things that took him many years to provide on his lot. A gentleman at 7141 Sunrise Drive asked that this be tabled for one year. Mr. Reinert said his position stands and said he did not intend to make a motion to bring the matter back for reconsideration. PARK BOARD REPORT - DON VOLK Consideration of Request from Peltier Lake Association for Support - Mr. Volk explained that the Park Board did address the issue and agreed to send a letter of support. Money had not been budgeted in the Park Department and the Board did not act to provide financial support as requested. Mr. LeBlanc a member of the Rice Creek Watershed District Advisory Board addressed the Council on this issue. He explained what the RCWD hoped to show the MPCA that there is support by local municipalities in their grant application. He felt the study that would be financed by this grant would benefit all communities. Mr. Volk noted that the Park Board had expressed concern regarding whether or not Anoka Parks and the St. Paul Water Department were supporting this effort. Mr. LeBlanc said he is working on getting support from both of these units. Mr. Volk asked Mr. LeBlanc if this study will include all effects even as to what is happening downstream. He also asked if any consideration was given to upgrading the lakes. Mr. LeBlanc explained the study will determine how further damage to the watershed area can be prevented.