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LAKE. ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MAY 2, 1989 PAGE 11 Avenue should be postponed since the subgrade strength and drainage problems will continue. The Council discussed the varying uses (GB, PF, Ind., Resid) on this street and what assessment method should be used with guidelines set for subtantiating benefit. Councilman Graves pointed out that the traffic to the VFW does not come off of Layton, but off of Highway 5, and he would not be in support of this project with an assessment charge to the VFW of $18,000. The Council asked the City Engineer to explore alternatives for a program of this nature and resolution of the drainage issue with Peter Schiltgen and report back to the Council. In the meantime, crushed rock will be used for street repair. (4) 38th & 39th Streets Larry Bohrer presented his feasibility report for 38th and 39th Streets North in Bord,ner's Gardner Farmettes for a patch and overlay project. The Council requested the City Engineer present proposed assessments for this project on a front foot basis, unit method (per lot basis) and combination method (front foot and unit) for the May 16th Public Hearing. M/S/P Graves/Moe - to adopt Resolution 89-26, A Resolution Receiving Report and Calling Hearing on Improvement for 38th Street, 39th Street and Innsdale Avenue, East of Ideal Avenue. (Motion carried 4-0). 11. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT: A. Legal Opinion --Well Advisory Area Development In his letter of March 20, 1.988, Attorney Steve Carlson provided his opinion on the legalities of preventing any further development within the well advisory area. Councilman Graves and Williams voiced their concern on the health, safety and welfare of the people that might build there and what the city's liability would be for allowing development in this area. The Council directed the City Attorney to draft disclaimer terminology for every building permit that is issued in the Well Advisory Area. B. Reviews DPRA Eng. Contract The City Attorney had no concerns with the proposed contract. C. Proposed Agreement: VBWD & City of Lake Elmo re: Maintenance The City Administrator will forward information to the City Attorney to draft an Agreement between VBWD and the City relative to any possible liability for the VBWD to use our Public Works employees for minor maintenance work on the VBWD system within the City of Lake Elmo. D. Direction for the Close -Out of the 201 Grant ( Larry Bohrer reported that the grant period expired 1-31-" and costs incurred after this date are not grant eligible even though the process started before this date. Bohrer pointed out the court date