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MINUTES MAY 17, 1998 Rick DeGardner, Parks Director noted that Sunrise Park remains closed. A tree fell onto Shelter 2, and there is downed fencing. Downed trees have also been located at Rice Lake Elementary and Country Lakes Park. Marty Asleson, Forestry, noted that the crew who assisted with the St. Peter disaster is now assisting us. Kieger Enterprises has 6 crews in place. The priority remains to be the removal of boulevard trees, trees at Sunrise Park and any trees hanging on public property. If NSP has not secured the area, crews will not go into the area. Staff is currently waiting for the clearance from NSP to enter into the Baldwin Lake Road area. Dave Ahrens, Public Works Director, noted that the power was restored to some areas at 8:00 pm last evening and the Lift Stations are working. Water and sewer is working fine. Six hydrants have been equipped with faucets for residents on well and septic systems who have no electricity. Tom DeWolfe, Street Superintendent noted the City street crew is working with the clam trucks from Kieger. The County is sending one loader today. There is still plenty of space for brush and trees at the site behind City Hall. Milo Bennett, Fire, stated he has no crews out today. Flyers were distributed yesterday. Councilmember Dahl stated there is no power in the W. Holly and Holly Court area. She is willing to distribute flyers to this area. The Salvation Army representative will set up a canteen for all workers. It was agreed to have them set up their trailer in the parking lot of Centennial Middle School. It was noted that the Red Cross missed some homes when conducting their assessment. There was damaged sustained at the SeaPlane Base and along Woodridge in the Southwest part of the City. ONGOING ACTIVITIES: NSP states that 95% of power should be restored to residents by Tuesday. Red Cross will assess additional areas of damage. Security and road clearance continues. -2- • •