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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL, JULY 7, 1981 -$- area of responsibility under the plan. She said she had secured volunteers for some positions but that many more were needed. Mrs. Paulsen said the plan needed Council support; and that a budget and much more work are needed to make the plan useful. Fraser asked if City staff wouldn't be responsible for many of these functions in an emergency; and, if they would ignore Civil Defense staff. Paulsen said she believes a separate Civi-1 Defense staff is necessary; and that City staff would serve in some capacities under the plan. She said the new Director needs to be a good leader and manager. She had no person to recommend. She said some key areas have not been filled: Radiological defense, hazardous wastes, and transportation chief. She also said the Fire Department should be trained in these areas; and have expressed a willingness to take training if it can be offered at regular meetings in the Fire Ball. She said we have an inadequate communication system and transportation plans. The Council discussed the need for & "likelihood of en- listing volunteers with Paulsen. They agreed to refer the plan to the Fire Department'fOr review and comment. Morgan moved, seconded by Mottaz, to adopt RESOLUTION 81-48, thanking Mrs. Paulsen for her exceptional efforts and accepting the draft plan as a basis for future planning. Motion carried 5-0. BREAK: 9:05 RECONVENE: 9:15 ENGINEER`S REPORT: A. 1981 MSA STREET PROJECT: The Council reviewed the project briefly with the City Engineer, Larry Bohrer.:' He explained that the extremely long grade needed to realign Keats Avenue near the Raleigh property could be almost entirely eliminated if the road were moved to the west. This would eliminate the impact on the Raleigh property, which was most affected by the realignment. The Council agreed that the project should be aligned so as to have the least effect on the adjoining property. Eder moved to reconsider the motion on the assessment formula passed at the last meeting. Motion died for lack of a second. The Council expressed a desire to work out the details of the proposed assessment formula before considering alternatives. Eder then polled the Council for feelings on the project. Response to the project was generally favorable if damage to property owners could be minimized.