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• • COUNCIL MINUTES JULY 14, 1997 Council Member Kuether asked if a holding cell could be incorporated into the plans for the new Police Department facility, to which Sheriff Podany responded yes, but that staffing would remain an issue. Council Member Neal commended Sheriff Podany for the fine work of his staff. Mayor Landers thanked Sheriff Podany for all of the support provided by his officers. Council Member Neal commended the Sheriff's Department for its assistance last Christmas delivering food baskets to senior citizens. Rosemary Storberg - Ms. Storberg addressed the Council regarding certain concerns in her neighborhood (the southern portion of Lake Drive). First Ms. Storberg mentioned problems with frequent loss of electrical service over the past two (2) years. She asked if the providers are accountable to the City Council for maintaining appropriate user capacity. Council Member Kuether indicated that she has similar problems. City Engineer David Ahrens explained that a NSP representative visited the area last summer and was of the opinion that an area transfer substation was to blame for the frequent interruptions in service. Council Member Kuether asked that Mr. Ahrens check further into this situation. Ms. Storberg's second issue was delivery of the Quad newspaper. According to Ms. Storberg, the delivery boxes were removed about 1-1/2 years ago, and the publication's representatives informed her that the papers should subsequently have been delivered through the mail. However, according to Ms. Storberg, she and others in her neighborhood are not receiving the publication in a timely manner. Council Member Kuether mentioned free cable hookup as a means for receiving current news. Mr. Schumacher indicated the problem seems to be one of circulation, and should be addressed as such. Ms. Storberg informed the Council of problems in the southwest portion of the City with collection of recyclable materials. She suggested that the City's investigation of a new disposal service include attention to this problem. Ms. Storberg updated the Council regarding correction of her street address. She indicated that some time ago she was contacted by telephone regarding her incorrect street number, at which time she explained the problem; however, to her knowledge nothing has been done to rectify the situation. No one else appeared under Open Mike. 6:30 P.M. - PUBLIC HEARING, EXTENSION OF LILAC STREET SEWER AND WATER UTILITIES, JOHN POWELL Boe Ornamental's property is not currently served by sanitary sewer or water and it is necessary that these utilities be available to serve its new construction. In order to accommodate Boe's