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CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION JULY 22, 1998 County roads. Brian stated that the City is in partnership with the County. The City does have input regarding County roads. DISCUSSION OF POLICY ON REPLACING DAMAGED SPRINKLER HEADS FROM STORM CLEANUP, DAVE AHRENS Dave Ahrens explained that he has received phone calls from property owners regarding damaged sprinkler heads due to the storm cleanup. He stated that the current policy is that property damage is the responsibility of the property owner if damage occurs due to snow removal. He asked if the Council wanted to support the same policy regarding the sprinkler heads. It was the consensus of Council to direct Dave to inform the property owners that the City is not responsible for damage to sprinkler heads due to the storm cleanup. STORM UPDATE, DAVID PECCHIA uaG David�is informed the Council that the June, 1998, storm will be combined with the May, 1998 storm and the Federal Government will fund 80% of the dollars spent on storm cleanup including overtime, contracts, and seasonal employees. The State will fund 10% of the storm cleanup and the City will fund 10%. David is currently working on a plan that would have the State fund the City portion as well. JOINT MEETING WITH THE CITY OF HUGO, DAVID PECCHIA David asked the Council if anything needed to be added or deleted from the Agenda for the Joint Meeting with Hugo. He asked the Council Members to let him know if they are unable to attend the meeting. ELM STREET TRAIL, ANDY NEAL Andy explained that citizens have contacted him asking when the trail from the Senior Complex to Sunset Road will be completed. Dave Ahens gave the background regarding this issue. He stated that the City had a mutual agreement with the developer of the Senior Complex that the trail would be completed when the homes are completed. Now, most of the homes have been completed. Dave stated that he has made the initial contact to get the trail completed. Caroline asked what is being done with the trail in Trapper's Crossing. Rick indicated he is working with the developer to install the trail. Kim gave an update regarding the Reshanau Lake Trail. She stated that she has visited the area. Residents feel that the Homeowners Association is not representing all the members. Since the City has to work through the Homeowners Association Board to 6 • • •