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meeting to discuss using an old power line easement for a trail. There is a hearing scheduled in Forest Lake for June 21, 1979 on this matter. Mayor Karth presetned a report from Mr. Volk on the upgrading of the City's street signs. If this is done according to Federal regulations, 90% of the costs would be handled by a Federal grant. Mr. McLean moved to have Mr. Gotwald complete the application. Mr. Zelinka reported that the brask away sign as proposed by the Civil Defense, connot be patented. There are several similar devices already patented. Mr. Kulaszewicz seconded Mr. McLean's motion. Motion declared passed. Mayor Karth said he had talked to Mr. Volk on the cost of the clean -up program and the $5,000.00 figure had been if all men had been used exclusively for that pupose for the 10 day period - that would be the maximum cost. At the present rate, Mr. Volk estimates the cost at about $1500.00. There had also been discussion on the reimbursement of Board members for mileage. The Council was in agreement on this mtter but felt this program should be presented at budget time. The Clerk was instructed to put this in the items for consideration at budget hearings. The Public Hearing for improvements on Black Duck Trail and abutting streets that han been continued from May, 14, 1979 was called to order at 8:30 P.M. This meeting had been continued for the purpose of seeking some sort of guarantee from the property ownres for the payment of the special assessments. Mr. Len Nerka, of Drivers State Bank, had written to say that firm will not participate in the venture. They will not express an opinion either way. There had not been any contact from NSP on this matter. Mr. Gotwald reported that representatives from NSP had been in his office discussing this matter and will not ake an active part inthis consideration. Mr. Gotwald felt they would not let this land go delinquent. Mr. Shannon, of Springsted, discussed the arious methods of assessing the property. Mr. Gotwald outlined the benefits this project would have on the entire area. Mr. Gotwald reiterated his thoughts on the need for a second well. Various methods of collecting the assessments to insure that this City does not become liable for these costs was discussed. There was also discusson on the methods of establishing a find for the construction of a second water system. After much discussion of these various problems, Mr. Zelinka moved to approve the report on Black Duck Trail and related streets with the method of assessments to be decided at a later date. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion declared passed. Mr. Zelinka moved to instruct Mr. Gotwald to do a study and prepare plans and specifications for this project (this Resolution to be in the form of the one prescribed by the Local Improvement Guide - Mr. Locher will prepare.) Seconded by Mr. Kulaszewicz. Motion declared passed. Mr. Zelinka moved to close the hearing at 9:45 P.M. Seconded by Mr.