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MINUTES JUNE 28, 1998 It was further suggested to check with the Anoka County Parks Department to confirm whether damage was sustained to the Chomonix Golf Course. The Civic Complex lost many more trees that were part of the landscape plan. The footings were dug and are now washed out. Rice Industries sustained roof damage and a gas leak. The gas was turned off for several hours. Oak and Lois Lanes were heavily hit by the storm with many downed trees tangled in power lines. Behm Century Farms, St. Joe's Church, Lake Drive, Lakeview, Sunset, Fairmont, Elm Street, Snow Owl and several other streets in this area were once again impacted by the storm. Dave Ahrens, Public Works Director, noted that Lift Stations are working. It was suggested to make available the six hydrants equipped with faucets for residents on well and septic systems who have no electricity. The City crew will begin cleanup on Monday morning. Hopefully the County will again cleanup the County roadways including Lake Drive. It was noted that the area behind City Hall is full and we will not allow residents to bring their own brush to the site. It was decided that the week of July 13th would be the final City pickup of brush and debris. The City will again hire Kieger for the final cleanup week. We will again look to Mutual Aid. Dave Ahrens anticipates the cost of the June 26th storm cleanup to be $70,000. The City will need to rent a bobcat. Discussion followed and it was suggested that if the cost to rent the equipment exceeds the cost to purchase the unit, staff should research purchasing the unit. Ahrens expressed concern that Public Works staff is needed for patching and seal coating. If staff is directed to assist with storm cleanup, the City will not fulfill their deadline with the contractor for seal coating. It was suggested that Public Works furnish one lead person to facilitate the cleanup with the County and Mutual Aid workers. A dumpster will be available and located at Lino Park on Monday. A comment was made that there is a tree service overcharging residents for tree removal. Jackson commented that the ordinance states that contractors shall be licensed and that City staff has the authority to revoke a request for a license. Dave Pecchia suggested that the Council approve a request to allocate $30,000 at this time for storm related costs and staff could request additional funds at the Council worksession of July 8, 1998 if additional funds were needed. Discussion followed whether the entire anticipated dollar amount of $70,000 should be allocated at this meeting. It was mentioned that the cost to chip the wood currently at the site will be in the range of $65,000-$70,000. -2- • • •