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COUNCIL MINUTES AUGUST 12, 2002 Councilmember Carlson asked when this project will begin. City Engineer Studenski anticipated the project would begin within one month, after Mr. Boeckman removes his well. Mr. Boeckman stated it was his intent to remove his well after this work is completed. City Engineer Studenski indicated the understanding has been that the well must be removed in order for the project to begin. He stated the City has done all it can to begin the project. Mr. Boeckman noted the well would not actually be removed, rather it would simply be filled. Therefore, he felt whether or not the well is filled, the project will have to go around the well structure itself. City Engineer Studenski indicated the well must be filled and taken out of service in order to work around the pond. He stated if this is not done, then there could potentially be damage to the well or the service line and other additional issues may aris Mr. Boeckman asked if there was any potential for this project t -=d, such as due to a legal appeal of the easement acquisition. City Attorney Hawkins e City has approved the Condemnation Award and has been granted the necessary Ee Mayor Bergeson asked that Mr. Boeckman be provid er indicating the City's assurance that this project will move forward. City Engineer Stu ' rei ated that the project is contingent upon the removal of Mr. Boeckman's well. Councilmember Dahl moved to adopt Resolu No. 02-92, Accepting Quotes and Awarding Contract, Holte Pond. Councilmember C a�. s onded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Resolution No. 02-92 can be four i pity lerk's office. Consideration of Resolutio ' 3, uthorizing Execution of Oak Wilt Grant, Michael Grochala — Community Devel o; ment Director Grochala advised funds to assist communities with the control of oak wilt are availa , e through a grant with the Department of Natural Resources. On June 24, 2002, the City Council authorized Staff to apply for grant funds. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has approved the grant request for oak wilt assistance for $5,947.00. Community Development Director Grochala advised City staff recommends the adoption of Resolution No. 02-93, Authorizing the City to accept the 2002 Oak Wilt Grant from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Councilmember Reinert moved to adopt Resolution No. 02-93, Authorizing the City to accept the 2002 Oak Wilt Grant from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Councilmember O'Donnell seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. 34