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Minutes of the Lake Elmo City Council, April 3, 1979 —2— SURFACE WATER PLANS B. Engineer Estimates — The estimated cost for the Surface Water Plan, with the City providing the topographic maps is $72000 to $99000. This includes areas tributary to Beutal Pond; but not those tributary to Lake Elmo. The cost for Eagle Point and its tributary areas will be $18,000 to $20,000. The Council will review this April 10, 1979. DINNER RECESS — TARTAN PARK WITH VALLEY BRANCH WATERSHED BOARD OF MANAGERS An informal discussion of Petitions 1003, 1004, and 1005 was held. Valley Branch cannot guarantee the City the projects will be ordered, once the studies are completed. Project cost is the primary concern of the Council; and serious consideration is being given to emergency efforts as a long term solution. SCHOOL DISTRICT 834 AND CIMARRON A. Cimarron Problems, Alternatives, Plans — Stephen Taylor, Gen. Partner ground Due to the high water table, Cimarron was experiencing water back up into their plant. Engineering modifications of the flowage to the absorbtion ponds has seemingly solved the problem. Bonestroo Engineering has ben contracted by Cimarron to study the plant°s capability of getting rid of excess water. Cimarron is in the process of obtaining a PCA permit for this modification procedure. B. 814 Problems, Oakland Jr. High, Alternatives 201 The Cimarron plant problems lead to temporary cut—off for Oakland Jr. High. The school is now hooked to the plant; and Cimarron feels confident they can handle the school in the future. The need to cancel the Cimarron/834 Agreement may not be necessary, a as indicated in Mr. Stephen Taylor's letter of February 27, 1979. The school can open in September with their present system and pump if necessary. An alternate for Oakland would be expansion of the drainfield. Mr. Taylor was requested to send the City a copy of the Bonestroo study t6..,use in our sewer planning. LARRY BCHRER — ENGINEER REPORTS A. Fire Hall — review of the proposed Fire Hall Addition schedule, September 30 has been set for completion. B. Traffic Counts — Areas marked on the City map are all State Aid roads with the exception of 43rd Street. A count on 43rd is needed to determine its use in order to set—up a graveling program. Johnson requested counters be placed at the two entrances of Cimarron. The Council agreed. Larry Bohrer will make this request to the County. C. Irwin Court Drains e Easement — Jansen — Hedges The He ges me w� h the Administrator and agreed to the easement / with the following stipulations: 1. The temporary construction easement be moved so that only 5 feet comes from their property; 5 feet from Jansen.