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EMERGENCY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MAY 16, 1998 be at the dump site to supervise the disposal site and make sure it is operated as requested by Chief Bennett. The staff should carry a list of licensed tree removal contractors with them to hand to the residents. Chief Bennett asked if the homes or garages that need to be rebuilt need building permits. It was determined that a building permit is needed. Council Member Lyden said that he would be in favor of issuing the permits without charge. Chief Bennett said that his staff would distribute flyers to the residents when they are prepared. Council Member Neal noted that he has been able to "find" donated food for the persons working to clean up after the storm. Drinking water and water to flush toilets was discussed. Chief Bennett will install a faucet on a fire hydrant for use by the residents. The City Clerk was instructed to call the City of Hugo to postpone the joint council meeting schedule for Wednesday, May 20th. Mr. Pietso's survey of the affected area shows that there were four (4) houses destroyed in the Behm's Century Farm area, one on Snow Owl and one on Greenbriar. The Red Cross has left information for the residents to contact them. There are 20 homes with major damage, seven (7) of them are located on Elm Street. There are 68 homes with minor damage but are habitable. Mayor Sullivan asked if the City could look to the county or state for financial assistance. Ms. Rue said that last year a couple events happened, most notably, the severe flooding in the Red River Valley area that did get the attention of the state legislature. The legislature happened to be in session at the time of the flooding and passed emergency legislation providing some funding. It would take action by the state legislature to get assistance from the state. She suggested contacting our state legislators to see what they can do. Mr. Ahrens explained that the streets would be cleared immediately and swept. This will keep debris from entering the storm sewers. It was noted that a tree fell over a path near 502 Arrowhead Drive. The city staff will take care of this situation. Mr. Tesch will coach the telephone persons so that residents will receive the same information all of the time. Shifts will be set up to handle telephone calls. Staff will continue street cleanup efforts and patrol of the area. Staff will also advise residents on how to get rid of the debris and how to go about obtaining building permits to rebuild their damaged homes and buildings. Fliers will be prepared and distributed to the affected residents. The meeting was adjourned at 11:55 a.m. PAGE 6