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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL - 7/21/81 <br />Page 4 <br />ENGINEER'S REPORT, Larry Bohrer <br />A. Drainage Study, Old Village - Bohrer presented proposal for <br />drainage study in Old Village area of Downs Lake Watershed. <br />(REF: ltr dated 7/17/81 and attachments to Honorable Mayor & City <br />Council, Lake Elmo, MN from Larry D. Bohrer, P.E..) <br />...Fraser - recommended that Bohrer mail referenced letter to <br />people on the businessmen's committee; she'll supply addresses <br />to Bohrer and he agreed to mail out letters w/information. <br />...Eder - Suggested that Council should have been advised of proposal <br />prior to presentation. <br />.Fraser - What are ways in which this study could be financed? <br />...Whittaker - They're trying to decide if they want a petition for <br />this drainage project or to build a pond in the Brookfield <br />Addition. Could prepare typical assessment procedures; also previously <br />discussed was willingness of Brookfield people to pay at least as <br />much as it would cost to put in their own pond. <br />Raleigh is to come back to 8/4/81 meeting with response: <br />B. ; Kroy - No response yet to letter with 4 or 5 considerations. <br />Bohrer said the Watershed District had no concerns; they're willing <br />to grant permit as proposed. <br />( C. Tablyn Park II - Lake Elmo is withholding escrow of $750 for some <br />work in 1980 that they have yet to do (cleaning the sediments out <br />of one pond and seed banks). Eder - They're story is that it has been <br />cleared but settles back in. Letter is to be drafted. <br />D. Olinger Survey Whittaker suggested he notify Olinger to put <br />$125 in escrow before Larry proceed. <br />MSA PROJECT CALENDAR - "Proposed Schedule, 1981 MSA Improvements, <br />Lake Elmo, Minnesota" dated 7/21/81 was handed out to Councillors. <br />...Eder - Suggested Council make negotional 'review session with <br />all property owners, not to negotiate value but to show people <br />plan and seek their opinions. Frank Myers should be contacted <br />before he goes to Arizona, at least to set up negotiations. <br />...Bohrer - By September 1, we'd be ready to know exact dimensions <br />of the easement requirements and be prepared to start talking to <br />the property owners at that time. <br />...Whittaker - Plans have to be approved by State before any <br />negotiations take place. <br />Council was in agreement with Engineer's timetable for improvements— <br />i.e. project construction not to be started this fall, recommends <br />preparing plans and specs, letting & receiving bids this fall, start <br />early spring of 1982, and complete by mid summer. <br />BREAK - 9:30 to 9:45 p.m. <br />