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Kimbro Avenue and 50th Street, West of County Road 17: Dan Olinger suggested needed improvements to these two roads, and we should consider future maintenance needs for the unimproved section of 55th Street. The estimated cost to surface Kimbro and 50th Street is approximately $16,746.06 plus the cost of grading and dust control. There is $16,467 set aside in the Infrastructure Reserve Fund for improving gravel roads. Administrator Kueffner suggested an assessment policy be developed for participation in cost for maintenance of these roads. Council member DeLapp pointed out the Assessment policy he had provided for Council review would address this because propertyowners would be charged by use. M/S/P DeLapp/Armstrong — to hold a Council workshop on August 14, 5 p.m., to discuss developing a policy for cost participation in the maintenance of gravel roads. Discussion on 55 ' St. is added to the workshop. (Motion passed 5-0.) C. Fire Department — Resignation of Jim Bjorkman from Fire Department Effective October 1, 2001, Jim Bjorkman will retire after 38 years of service as a Volunteer Fireman. Fire Chief Greg Malmquist reported that August 4 is Firefighter Day at the Washington County Fair. The Fire Department will hold its annual Huff n Puff pancake breakfast on August 10 and 11. Badge Presentation to Toby Oehler and Ray Yarusso Captain Doug Pepin presented Toby Oehler Badge No. 171 after completing FF 1 training and is now a full member of the Lake Elmo Fire Department. Mr. Yarusso was not in attendance. Fire Dept. Study Committee This committee was scheduled to meet on Saturday, July 21, to go over the final draft of the report. Administrator Kueffner will be on vacation and suggested Saturday, August 4`h, but that is Fire Fighter Day. Council members Dunn and Siedow will contact staff with dates they are available for a meeting. LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JULY 17, 2001 4