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,46 May 9, 1977 been done. Mr. Nelson asked how the Council wanted the street easements handled - should he have all the deeds made out to Nelson Properties and then turn them over to the City. The Council agreed this would be fine. 1 Mr. LcLean moved that Pine Vista 11 be accepted with the park dedication to be cash in leiu of land, this to be paid on the sale of the lots, road costs to be escrowed or bonds in the amount of IZ times the costs of construction and the word 'proposed' be deleted from the street and drainage easements. Seconded by Mr. Zelinka. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Karth moved to close the hearing at 8:45 P.M. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carr- ied unanimously. Mr. Karth said he had nothing to report on the auction. He has been waiting for some word from the other two communities who had expressed an interest. Mr. Zelinka said someone had asked him if the holes that are being patched are being cleaned first and Mr. Volk said, Yes. Mr. Roy Backlin, from the audience, asked if there is someway to get some drainage along Lakeview. He suggested putting in some dry wells. Mrs. LaRock said all the water along her portion of the same street collects in their back yard and it get so bad in front of their house that cars stall. After some discussion on this matter, Mr. Zelinka moved to authorize Mr. Gotwald and Mr. Volk to check this matter and bring recommendations for Council consideration, this to include all of Lakeview Avenue. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Karth said the offer for the tractor was $500.00 as is. Mr. Zelinka suggested keep- ing the tanker for future use. This should be check for standing water and drained, if necessary, and kept dry to avoid the rusting out of the tank. Mr. McLean asked if it is necessary to advertise in order to sell this and Mr. Locher said, No, but it might be wise. There was discussion on selling of the materials no longer used by the City. Mr. Karth moved to authorize the publication of an ad listing the unused items. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Locher said the ad should include 'The City reserves to right to reject any and all bids' and 'items are sold as is'. Prospective buyers should call for information as to when the items may be viewed. Mr. Karth noted there is a requisition for Calcium Chloride for use on West Shadow Lake Drive. This will only cover that portion of the street near the existing homes. Mr. Zelinka asked if Mr. Volk could pick up 200 pounds for him while he is there? He said he did not want to put the City in an awkward position. Mr. Locher felt there was no problem. Mr. Karth moved to authorize Mr. Volk to pick up the material for Mr. Zelinka with Mr. Zelinka to pay for the material on delivery. Sec- onded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried unanimously. The Clerk reported on the following items for Council consideration: ..Read portions of a letter from the Metropolitan Council announcing the updating of the 1