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MINUTES OF THE LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 2, 1975 pg. 2 Water Dep't:Water tank contract for cathodic protection. Motion by Counilwoman Lyons 2nd by Councilman Pott to authorize clerk to enter into a contract with Wallace & Tiernan for cathodic protection. In- stallation to be made in 1976 at a cost of $188.00. Carried 3-0. Dutch Elm -Right of way:The city council has not established a policy of removing dis- eased blvd. trees. If it appears necessary for council to remove these trees they would first hold an improvement hearing so that cost can be assessed against the benefiting property owner. Mayor advised that a tree was down due to flooding on Hill Trail North. Maintenance crew will check this out. Census: Janet Hyde - US Census Rep. advised that after a thorough census with re- view the unofficial census for Lake Elmo is 4747. The council accepted the information and advised clerk to relay to Mrs. Hyde their intention not to certify the census. Advance Refunding:Clerk advised that no bids were received on request for bids for $739,000 Advance Refunding of Park Bonds. Mr. Steve Mattson, Juran and Moody, requested permission to be able to try again.. Councilwoman Lyons offered Resolution R75-31 authorizing Juran and Moody, without further clearance from the City of Lake Elmo, to solicit bids for Advance Refunding on park bonds, thru December 31, 1975 if the market indicates that positive sale might be likely. Second by Councilman Pott. Carried 3-0. Ken Sovereign:Mr. Sovereign advised that he had done some investigating and feels that some HUD money may be available from the COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PLANNING GRANT to assist the city of Lake Elmo in paying the costs of fighting the current flooding problem. He suggested that city initiate application thru counsel and he would assist in any way he could. Councilwoman Lyons offered Resolution R75-32 authorizing Counsel to make application for HUD funds thru COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK PLANNING GRANT to offset some of the flood control costs. Mr. Ken Sovereign would be del- egated to work with counsel to follow through on request. Second by Councilman Pott. Carried 3-0. Flood Control:Tri-Lakes-Ken Sovereign requested that the council adopt plan (July 15, 1975 Tri-Lakes Proposal) for permanent solution to high water problem. Jack Meier insisted that council take positive action to resolve water problem on long term basis. Suggested culvert from Lake Jane to Berschen's Pondwith controlled gravity flow as a start. Engineer estimated 500 ft. of concrete pipe , at a cost of $10,000, would be necessary. N. Lyall - Claims that at an informal meeting DNR, Mr. Harnack, indicated they would consider such a request. Tom Noyes distributed an outline for a Lake Elmo Flood Control Program. It seemed to satisfy a number of those present that the council was moving '. in the right direction but emphasized the need for action now. Current readings show relationship of levles from August 26 to September 2. Long Lake N. 938.90 down to 938.74, Long IaII S. 938.90 down to 938.70, galb/G�bJsorr-Lake down from 924.51 to 924.42, D-e ---- nd up from 923.51 to 923.71, Lake Jane down from922.07 to 921.94 and Sunfish Lake up from 890.66 to 890.76. Q_" <9&n-6_j_ • YAw.Ra a 7A9,S9 daivnaa3r Transfer of Funds:Motion by Councilwoman Lyons 2nd by Councilman Pott authorizing clerk to transfer necessary funds from the Sewer Sinking Fund to the