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• • • COUNCIL MINUTES NOVEMBER 12, 1996 Council Member Neal asked whether or not this project could be completed by the end of 1996, as suggested. Mr. Ahrens explained that just the western drainage study would come before Council prior to the end of the year. He added that there would be two studies performed to include the entire designated area. Mr. Schumacher requested that Mr. Ahrens clarify why the studies are being done and what the projects mean after the studies are completed. Mr. Ahrens explained that particularly in the north study area there has been a drainage problem in the Orange Street area. The study will identify problem areas. Council Member Neal asked which SEH engineer would be performing the study. Mr. Ahrens responded Rocky Keene, who sits on the Vadnais Lake Water Management Organization for the City. Mayor Landers asked for clarification regarding the cost options if more than one study is done. Mr. Ahrens explained that the study on the western portion would be about 30% less if done in conjunction with the study on the north portion, as opposed to doing it separately at a later date. Mr. Ahrens explained that he chose the three areas being considered as there may be development possibilities in the next five years. He does not foresee the drainage problems in the western portion that are evident in the north portion, but agrees that it should be monitored. Mr. Schumacher asked Mr. Hawkins if the proposed studies could effect the current litigation with respect to the expanded northerly area. Mr. Hawkins indicated that he did not believe that the studies would have any effect on the litigation, but suggested that the insurance attorney could be consulted regarding this matter. Mayor Landers asked about the time frame within which the 30% "discount" could still be an option. Mr. Ahrens indicated that the studies would have to be done simultaneously in order to take advantage of the discounted cost. Council Member Bergeson suggested that the work session discussion was directed more toward investigation prior to a recommendation, and that perhaps the recommendation would be not to proceed with the project. Council Member Kuether moved to approve the northerly drainage study. Council Member Lyden seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTING A PRESIDING OFFICER FOR THE DECEMBER 9,1996 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETINGIMAYOR LANDERS AND ACTING MAYOR ANDY NEAL WILL BE OUT OF TOWN), RANDY SCHUMACHER Mayor Landers and Acting Mayor Neal will be out of town for the December 9, 1996 regular Council meeting. They will be attending the National League of Cities conference. The City Code prescribes that in the absence of both the mayor and acting mayor Council shall elect one of its number as temporary chair person. Although election of the temporary chair person need not take place until the December 9 meeting, Mr. Schumacher recommended that Council appoint that person at this meeting.