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1 1 1 24 COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 14, 1989 Mr. LeBlanc explained that the grant will pay 50% of the study and the RCWD will pay the remaining 50%. He is asking that the Council set aside some money to reimburse the RCWD for a portion of their 50 %. He must have an answer from the Council to RCWD by August 25th so that the proposal can be submitted by September 1, 1989. Mr. Latcham, 6925 LaMotte Drive said he felt that what Mr. LeBlanc was asking was minimal compared to the time and work that will be put into this study. He noted that there will not be another opportunity to get a grant. Mr. Reinert asked if the lake association has pledge anything toward this grant. Mr. LeBlanc said yes. After further discussion, Mr. Bisel moved to budget $1,000.00 in the 1990 budget for the proposed study contingent upon this study being selected by MPCA. Mr. Neal seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Bohjanen moved to continue the Council meeting until all items on the agenda are completed. Mr. Bisel seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Consideration of Changing Name of Park in D. Erickson's 2nd Addition to Birch Park - Mr. Volk explained that the Park Board would like to name all parks in the future. Mr. Bisel explained that the purpose of the name chosen, was to place location of the park within the name. Mr. Bisel moved to rename the park to Birch Park. Mr. Bohjanen seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Consideration of Pulling D. Erickson's Letter of Credit and Holding all Building Permits Until Park Dedication is Fulfilled -- Mr. Volk explained that the Council had set a deadline of August 1, 1989 for completion of this park. He has met with the contractor who has said that by this Wednesday, all dirt will have been hauled into the park. He has pledged to continue to work until all work is completed. Mr. Bisel moved if the park is not completed by Friday of this week, the letter of credit is to be pulled. Mr. Reinert seconded the motion. Mr. Reinert felt this is getting to be a problem and the Council should set a policy stating that when a development is 50% complete all building will stop until the park dedication is completed. Mrs. Ruth Rector asked if this is the same developer who owns Willow Ponds. She was told yes. Voting on the motion, motion carried unanimously. Mr. Hawkins suggested that language be placed in the developers agreement regarding park dedication requirements.