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June 13, 1977 ..Mr. Gotwald submitted a letter on the problems arising out of the sale of lots located beyond the current sewer service. Mr. Gotwald felt that a meeting with the owners and the seller should be arranged in order to clear this matter. Mr. & Mrs. Johnston, who have purchased one of these lots, was present. They are proposing to sewer their lot by some special installation of a line to their proposed home. The Council felt their matter will have to be discussed with all property owners on that section of the street. Mrs. Johnston said she would contact the-other interested persons and then get in touch with Mr. Gotwald. .. Mr. Zelinka made note of the fact that funds are availablefor the removal of diseased trees. He moved that a letter of appreciation be sent to Sen. Milton and Rep. Neison and to inquire as to how, when and where the City may apply for these funds. Seconded by Mr. McLean..Motion carried unanimously, Mr. Karth, reporting for Mayor Bohjanen, read a letter from Mr. Tony Gnerre of the MWCC, stating that the Metropolitan Waste Control Commission intends to service the Country Lakes Development, the Shenandoah Development and the Baldwin Lake Trailer Park. This indicates to the Council that building will be allowed in those areas. Mr. Locher said he and contacted Mr. Ray Payne in reference to the lift station, and Mr. Payne had assured him that he will push this matter along as fast as possible. The Clerk was instructed to gather all material dealing with the unwillingness of Mr. Boalnd or members of the Metropolitan Council to meet with tha City to discuss areas of differences. This material should be ready for Council inspection at the June 27, 1977 meeting. Mr. Karth reported there is a requisition for rad signs and most of them are for 'narrow bridge' approaches. This is required by the State. Mr.Zelinka said there are some street signs in the Lakeview area that need to be repainted. The Clerk was instructed to give this information to Mr. Volk. Mr. Karth noted there is also a requisition for equipment for the new squad car, which is in and being painted to City specs. Mr. McLean reported on the meeting with Mr. Kronholm on June 6, 1977 in reference to the Park lands in the Country Lakes area. There is 184 acres total in the three plats - NSP owns 38 lots containing approximately 15 acres. This will be considered as a different park dedication. For the Country Lakes area, they were looking at 18.4 acres or equivalent value in shoreland property. The area considered was in the Southwest corner of the plats along the creek. This will be discussed with the Engineer and Mr. Gredvig, who was present, will report to the Park Board on this matter. Mr. McLean said another meeting will be scheduled for some time in the early part of July. The possibility of getting some street frontage fore the duplex on the East side of the lake was also considered. Mr. Kronholm will check with his people and this will be discussed further. A letter of credit, or some such arrangement such as a private devleoper would make, could be considered. Mr. Locher was asked for his recommendations on this matter for the June 27, 1977 meeting. Mr. McLean noted that West Shadow Lake Drive is a private street owned by Drovers State Bank and is being used as a public roadway. About 90% of the 1