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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-21-84 CCMLAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES FEBRUARY 21, 1984 The City Council meeting was called to order by Mayor Eder at 7:00 P.m. in the council chambers. Present: Dunn, Fraser, Mazzara, Morgan, City Administrator Klaers, and City Engineer, Bohrer. 1. Agenda M/S/P Fraser/Morgan -To approve the agenda as amended: add to Administrator's Report 7-D; Discussion of the reply from VBWD regarding damage in Sunfish Park. (Motion carried 5-0) 2. Minutes M/S/P Fraser/Mazzara To approve the minutes of the 2-7-84 City Council Meeting as amended: Page 2, paragraph 1 should read: ...Dunn stated that he received information that Mr. Marty was not only working the City without a permit, but was also dumping the septic waste within the City..... Page 3, paragraph 7 should read:... To adopt Resolution 84-23 approving the Timmers Development Agreement..... Page 4, paragraph 4 should read:... Mazzara suggested writing the residents, before the project begins, to get their feelings on paying. Page 4, paragraph 13 should include ... and to instruct the City Engineer to prepare a feasibility report ..... Page 5, paragraph 2 should read: ... The staff informed the Council that they would proceed with drafting the following..... Page 5, paragraph 6 should read:...Fraser further suggested that some type of volunteer fire department meeting be held. To invite representatives from local organizations and groups in the City to meet with the Council members and citizens who are interested Page 5, paragraph 7 should read:...Notation was made by other Council members that..... Page 6, paragraph 10 should include:... Many citizens have shown us they are opposed to this. Page 7, paragraph 4 should read: ... Fraser questioned the wisdom of joining this group at this time. The issues are being dealt with by the AMM and MLC of which Lake Elmo are members. At this early point of development of the Minnesota Caucus Group, it is unsure what direction they will go. It could have the tendency to weaken the stand of the AMM. She would like to see this deferred...... LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 2-21-84 PAGE 2 3. Claims M/S/P Morgan/Fraser - to approve claims 84605 thru 84627 as presented. (Motion carried 5-0) 4. Fire Department - Fran Pott: a. Annual Report The Fire Chief, Fran Pott, presented the Fire Department's Annual Report to the City Council. Highlights of this report are: no injuries in 1983 - substantial amount of training (670 man hours) - one-half of the fire department members have completed a "first responder" course - proposed blood pressure clinic for Lake Elmo residents - consideration for a second fire station - continuation of the training program that has been started - provision for partial compensation for taining that will be done - capital improvements. b. 1984 EMS Contract With this contract, Lake Elmo makes a committment with Washington County to respond for rescue (EMS) calls when needed, and in turn, Lake Elmo will get about $600 in pay for the rescue equipment in 1984. M/S/P Fraser/Morgan - To authorize the Mayor to sign the 1984 EMS Contract between the City and Washington County. (Motion carried 5-0) M/S/P Fraser/Morgan - To authorize City as principle delegate with Jim Bjorkman second delegates. (Motion carried 5-0) 5. Engineer's Report: a. Regional Park Entrance EMS Delegates of Steve Pott and Jim Sachs as first and Jack Perkovich, Washington County Park Director presented two proposals for the road entrance to the Regional Park. (A) Road entrance would be located off County Road 70 approximately 700 feet west of Keats Avenue (Co. Rd. 19); or (B) Road entrance would be located at County Road 70 and 19. Factors to be considered include acquisition of land. Proposal "A" would require the purchase of 28 acres and involves one property owner. Proposal "B" would require the purchase of approximately 8 acres and involve three property owners; and the possibility exists that payment would be required for controlled access from all three property owners. Eder said he was concerned about how the size of the park has grown. It started out at 500 acres and has now increased to 2400 acres, and now the intention is to add another 28 acres. Discussion on the upgrading of County Road 19. Dunn asked why the County didn't pave over the road that was already there. Also, when County property was reached, the stations, turn-arounds, etc. could be located inside the park property. Why does there have to be all this acquisition of land? LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 2-21-84 PAGE 3 ( M/S/P Fraser/Eder - To advise the County that Lake Elmo is not in favor of Proposal "A" or Proposal "B" and would prefer Proposal "C"; which is: to not purchase any additional land - to have the necessary entryway within the presently owned park land - to rethink County Road 19 from the south so that it enters onto Keats and that it remains a regular road until it gets to park land. (Motion carried 5-0) Mr. Perkovich stated it is anticipated that the entrance road will be under construction in 1985, and cannot promise that all the recommendations contained in Proposal "C" will be included in the plan, or that proposals "A" and "B" will be totally scraped. According to Perkovich, the County will have 1.3 million dollars of projects under construction in Lake Elmo in 1984. -Swimming facility - equestrian camping facility - pavement of the roads - parking facilities - large picnic shelter. Also, there is a soil conservation program in existance. b. Lee Johnson: Shoreland permit on Lot 6, Oace Acres (new home) and variances for lot size and setback from water. Mr. Johnson stated his reasons for asking for the shoreland variance are: - to minimize the amount of soil that would need to be disturbed - not having to cut and trim the trees - better view from the lake. The DNR's report of 1/26/84, recommended denial of this application because a hardship cannot be determined for this property due to the following: - the existence of alternative locations for the house/garage which meet the ordinance requirements; - granting of the permit (variance) would confer a right to the property which is not enjoyed by, nor allowed to, adjoining and similar properties in the area; - the lack of physical limitations of the lot which preclude meeting the terms of the official controls. The City Engineer's report of 2/16/84, recommends denial of this permit until such time as the applicant revises the site plan to meet the building setback or demonstrates the hardship. In addition, the septic system design should be revised to show 953 SF of drainfield trench area. The site plan should also be revised to show basement floor elevation and final grading contours. Morgan stated he is familiar with this lot and the surrounding neighborhood. If the proposed plan means utilizing the lot more effectively, he has no problem. The elevation of the lot is not a problem. There are houses much closer to the water than this, with much lower elevations. MIS/ Morgan/Mazzara - To grant a Lee Johnson on Lot 6, Oace Acres. Eder,Fraser, Mazzara>) shoreland permit and variance for (Motion denied 1-4 <Dunn, Eder stated if this variance is granted just for the view, perhaps we should reduce the setback to eighty feet. Mr. Johnson said it was more than just the view. It is the slicing up of the terrain that doesn't seem natural. He would like to keep this area as natural as possible. LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 2-21-84 PAGE 4 Bohrer said it was difficult to determine this because the sketch doesn't list the proposed floor elevations of the house and garage. It doesn't show the proposed grading, or how the area around the house is going to be shaped to fit it. M/S/P Fraser/Mazzara - To recommend that the Shoreland Permit be denied until such time as the applicant revises the site plan to meet the building setback or demonstrates the hardship. In addition, the septic system design should be revised to show 953 SP of drainfield trench area. The site plan should also be revised to show basement floor elevation and final grading contours. (Motion carried (4-1 <Morgan>) Fraser stated that even given this, she may not vote in favor of this variance based on the recommendation of the DNR, and does not want to raise false hopes. M/S/P Morgan/Dunn - If the Johnson's can demonstrate hardship, or presents a plan that shows the requirements as laid out by the Engineer, the City Council would not deny the request based on the lot size. (Motion carried 5-0) C. Robert Mogren: Shoreland permit for deck addition at 8738 Lake Jane Trail . Mr. Mogren plans to add onto an existing deck and enclose it for three -season use to his home. The existing house elevation is approximately 934, well above the flood level. The new addition to the deck will place the structure approximately 130 feet from the OHWM where only 100 feet is required. Since no bedrooms are being added, a septic system evaluation is not required. The proposed work meets all of the requirements of the Shoreland Ordinance. M/S/P Mazzara/Morgan - To approve the shoreland application for a deck extension for Robert Mogren at 8738 Lake Jane Trail. (Motion carried 5-0) d. MSA Discussion Bohrer presented the Feasibility Report on improvements of 45th Street, Julep Avenue and 47th Street from Jane Road North to Keats Avenue to the Council. Bohrer stated that right now it looks like the amount of assessment to each lot (depending on how many lots are assessed) is from $340 to $420, but recommends proposed assessments at approximately the same rate as Keats Avenue, about $750 per lot, because of the unknown nature of the legal and court costs at this point. Bohrer asked the council's opinion on how the Morris Addition should be assessed. There are lots in this addition that do not abut the road. How does the council feel on the proposed assessment per lot? Should we use the actual estimated amount of $340 to $420 or should we use assume it is about the same as Keats Avenue and go into the hearing with about $750 per lot? LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 2-21-84 PAGE 5 Consensus of the Council is that it should be laid out exactly as presented; that the estimate is from $340 to $420 but could .run as high as $750; and that all four lots in the Morris Addition should be on the assessment role. e. 50th Street .... 0akdale's Request Thursday, January 26, 1984, a meeting was held between representatives of the City of Oakdale and representatives of the City of Lake Elmo, along with the County Engineer, to discuss ways that 50th Street from CSAH 13 to TH 36 can be improved and upgraded. Bohrer stated that there are two ways that 50th Street could receive State Aid designation. First would be to petition the State Aid Screening Committee to add 1.33 miles of State Aid mileage to the Washington County system. This alternative is most desirable but the chances of success are estimated to be less than 50%. The second method would be to remove an equal length of CSAH designation from some existing route and transfer it to 50th Street. The most talked about alternative in the past would be to remove CSAH designation from that portion of DeMontreville Trail between 50th Street and TH 36 which is 2.15 miles in length. A change in designation would make 50th Street a County State Aid Highway and that portion of DeMontreville Trail a County Road. The disadvantages to the second method is if the road needs reconstruction in the future. If it were strictly a County Road, County State Aid funds could not be used to reconstruct it. Secondly, under present law, a County Road can be turned back to a municipality simply by County Board resolution. The municipality would have no choice but to accept the road as a local street. Under present law, a County State Aid Highway cannot be turned back to a municipality without the municipality's concurrence. Bohrer further stated that the following action should take place: - Chuck Swanson will approach the State Aid Screening Committee when it meets in May to petition for 1.33 miles of additional CSAH mileage to be added to Washington County CSAH system, thereby raising the status of 50th Street from County Road to County State Aid Highway. - The Lake Elmo City Council should discuss the ramifications of concurring in a re -designation of DeMontreville Trail between 50th Street and TH 36 as County Road, transferring the CSAH designation to 50th Street. Lake Elmo would seek assurance from Washington County that if that portion of DeMontreville Trail were ever turned back to the City of Lake Elmo, it would be upgraded with bituminous overlay and shouldering prior to turnback. Bohrer stated there is a committee studying the jurisdictional classification of all highways, county roads, and local roads; because we have seen that there are some trunk highways under the state jurisdiction that no longer function as trunk highways. There are some County State Aid Highways that do not function as county highways; they may function as state trunk highways, or local roads. What may come out of this study is a re -distribution as far as who is responsible for what roads. The cities could end up with these low volume county roads and county highways. Eder stated it may be better to negotiate our way to a good solution with the County Board on upgrading rather than just letting this happen. It may be better to bargain now, and get some kind of an agreement from the County Board, than to leave it go and get it back without any improvements at all. The County is pressed for money and unless we get it into some CIP, it may never happen. LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 2-21-84 Dunn feels there is no reason to jump into this financial responsibility at this time just on the basis that someday it may be turned back to Lake Elmo. Eder said what we want to do is say to the County Board is, "if you ever give that back, would you make a committment to do the overlays and some shouldering, prior to that turn -back". We want that committment so they get that into some Capital Improvement Program, even if it is five year away, to show other members or future members of the County Board that there was an intent to do this. The issue is: is it worthwhile hanging on to a County State Aid Highway when it will never be improved. Dunn feels that we are looking at a lot of benefits to Oakdale's development, but sees no benefit for Lake Elmo. M/S/P Eder/Fraser - The Council authorizes the Mayor and City Administrator, together with Oakdale to pursue with the County the re -designation of DeMontreville Trails between 50th and TH 36 as a County Road and transferring that designation to 50th Street on the condition that we get an agreement from the County that they would upgrade DeMontreville Trail with bituminous overlay and shouldering prior to any turnback, should that occur. (Motion carried 4-1 <Dunn>) f. Mn/DOT has requ to discuss the las ted that they be put on the March 6th 6. Council Reports: There were no Council Reports. 7. Administrator's Report: a. Nelson Concept Plan Nelson presented another five -lot concept plan at the beginning of this discussion. Klaers stated that when the rezoning was approved by the Council, Mr. Nelson was discussing five proposed lots. Since that time he has looked at the cost and feasibility of a public road, and the density element next to the gun club. Consequently, he proposed a three lot subdivision to the Planning Commission. The Planning Commission discussed this and the main issue, besides landlocking seven acres of land in the back, was the entrance on to County Road 70 (10th Street). That discussion revolved around three driveways on loth Street versus one small short private road, and then three driveways; so there is only one entrance onto loth Street. The County advised Mr. Nelson that the three driveways would be allowed, but the Planning Commission would prefer one driveway onto loth Street, and have three driveways off of this road. Eder stated that the original plan (5 lots) was, he felt, a committment; and any major deviation would not be acceptable. Morgan stated unless there was an acute hardship, this is one area where there should not be a private road. Klaers stated that from the staff's position, they would prefer the five lots with a public road. LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 2-21-84 PAGE 7 Fraser and Mazzara concurred with Klaers. Morgan prefers the lower density by the Gun Club. Dunn feels if this area is to be developed, it should be done right. But, has no objection to private roads as it will save tax dollars. b. Planning Commission's Work Plan for 1984 M/S/P Fraser/Mazzara - To approve the Planning Commission's 1984 Work Plan as presented. (Motion carried 5-0) Fraser stated regarding #9• "Mother-in-law" type apartments; that the AMM did a lot of work and has a lot of background material which could be obtained and distributed to the Planning Commission. C. Expense reimbursements for Commission (both Park and Planning) members Klaers stated that it was his understanding that in the past, Commission members could have submitted expenses. The Planning Commission agreed that some of the members do accrue some expenses and they should be able to recover these expenses. However, the majority of the members felt that even if it was approved, they would not submit expenses. Fraser said she could agree with the babysitting, with some kind of limit, but disagrees with the meals and mileage reimbursement. She agrees with the babysitting because it tends to be the woman who has to stay home if there is a need for a babysitter and it is not appropriate for the finances. Because of this, good and desirable women have either been unable or reluctant to serve on such groups. Eder concurred with Fraser. Morgan - not enthustiac about the babysitting expenses. Dunn - Not in favor on any expense reimbursement. Where would it stop? M/ Fraser/ For a six month probationary period the Council agree to reimburse babysitting expenses for Planning and Park Commission members. The motion failed for lack of a second. d. Sunfish Lake Park Trails In reference to the City's letter to VBWD on December 15th, Mr. Dornfeld has asked if this request for culverts and maintenance of the trails be negotiated, rather than VBWD picking up the total tab. The Council does not feel obligation to share in this expense; and only requests that the minimum be done so that the trails are kept in useable condition. Morgan thinks we should communicate to the VBWD that we are not going to be as eager to keep giving permission to pump more and more water into the park because of what it is doing to other citizens. The VBWD ch mtl ri mn»o ovr.oA-04-0......1.. �..., t. n___ _��______•_s ____ LAKE ELMO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT COMMITTEE MINUTES FEBRUARY 21, 1984 The Capital Improvement Committee met at 6:15 p.m. in the council chambers. Present: Mayor Eder, Council Members Dunn and Morgan; City Administrator Klaers and Maintenance Foreman Wisdorf. Wisdorf reviewed his current inventory and discussed with the committee his request for: wing or underblade for new dump truck; mobile radio for each truck (two); hot water washer for cleaning equipment; and frontend loader with snowplow attachment. Wisdorf stated the underblade would be less costly than the wing; but felt the wing would be more suitable for their needs. It would speed up the time it takes to do a snow plowing route. The hot water washer would have a thirty to forty gallon capacity, either gas or electric. It would be kept inside the shop, but staff would like a model on wheels that could be moved from bay to bay; and also that could be loaded on the back of a truck to be used for opening up culverts, etc. The cost of $80,000 for a frontend loader is an estimate. The price could vary depending on what model was purchased, and how the purchase is made (buy-back plan explaned by Wisdorf). Wisdorf said unless we got a good trade-in on the grader for a frontend loader, which he doubts we could get, we should keep the grader. Regarding the frontend loader, Dunn thinks we should be looking at the number of hours that it will be used. We are moving all the snow now without a frontend loader, so what is it going to be used for? Dunn would like to see some justification for the frontend loader before purchasing it. Wisdorf said that he would like to build funds into the Capital Improvement Plan for the eventual purchase of a frontend loader. He cannot justify purchasing one this year, but if and when the grader becomes inoperable, the funds will be there to purchase the frontend loader. Consensus of the committee was for Wisdorf to get information and prices on tractors; used, John Deere an/or Allis Chalmers; for the Park Capital Outlay in 1984. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT COMMITTEE Meeting at 6:15 P•m. on 2/21./84 (before regular Council Meeting) Members: Mayor Eder; Councilmembers Dunn and Morgan; Administrator Klaers; and Maintenance Foreman, Wisdorf. The following information is attached: - Maintenance Inventory, dated 2-•15-84 - Parks, Fire and Maintenance Capital Improvement programs - Part of the 9-1-83 memo discussing the front-end loader; part of the 9--9-83 memo discussing financing of Capital Improvements; and part of the 9-13-83 Council minutes discussing the CIP for 1984. AGENDA 6:15 P.M. 1. Review current inventory. 6:25 p.m. 2. Discuss equipment requests. 6:35 P.M. 3. Discuss changes in Capital Improvement financing plan. 6:45 p.m. 4. Review of citizens to assist committee. 6:55 P.M. 5. Next meeting and agenda discussion. Since we do not have time to discuss every point presented, it may seem that decisions are preconceived. However, background information is provided for the City Council on each agenda item in advance from City Staff and appointed Commissions; and decisions are based on this information and past experiences. In addition, some items may also have been discussed at previous Council meetings. If you are aware of information that hasn't been discussed, please fill out a "Request to Appear Before the City Council" slip; or, if you came late, raise your hand to be recognized. Comments that are pertinent are appreciated. Items requiring excessive time may be continued to another meeting. AGENDA LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 21, 1984 6:15 p.m. Capital Improvement Committee Convenes 7:00 P.M. City Council Meeting Convenes 1. Agenda 2. Minutes: February 7, 1984 meeting. 3. Claims list 7:10 p.m. 4. Fire Department - Fran Pott a. Annual Report b. 1984 EMS Contract 5• Engineer's Report: 7:35 p.m. a. Regional Park Entrance... Washington County Park Director, Mr. Perkovich 8:00 p.m. b. Lee Johnson: Shoreland permit on Lot 6, Oace Acres (new home) and variances for lot size and setback from water 8:15 p.m. C. Robert Mogren: Shoreland permit for deck addition at 8738 Lake Jane Trail -------------------------------- BREAK ---________---_--- 8:25 p.m. d. MSA discussion 8:50 p.m. e. 50th Street .... Oakdale's request E. Other AGENDA FOR 2-21-84 LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MEETING PAGE 2 6. Council Reports 9-30 p.m.__7.__Administrator_'s_Report___ _ a. Nelson concept plan b. Planning Commission's Work Plan for 1984 c. Expense reimbursements for Commission (both Park and Planning) members. am V. K 0651.14. pM ST. N. yA ST. N. IGO R. N. i i THE LOCATION OF THE FOLLOWING 2-21-84 COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMS ARE INDICATED BELOW; 5A, 5B, 5C, 5D AND 7A. - I - I I I ' 30M >,m . 1000 r_ ) 9 aM -z W CITY of LAKE ELM® CLAIMS TO BE APPROVED AT FEBRUARY 21, 1984 LAKE ELMO COUNCIL MEETING 84605 Postmaster - postage meter $ 200.00 84606 Junker Sanitation 42.00 84607 Planning & Development Services, Inc. 277.50 84608 Mary Meyer - 2/14/84 newsletter 200.00 84609 Croixside Press. - Letterheads 86.00 84610 Gopher State Litho - Maps 209.60 84611 City of North St. Paul - Animal control vehicle 125.00 84612 Laurie Waterman - newspaper 5.20 84613 Lake Elmo Repair Maint. Dept. truck repair 169.10 84614 Surplus Property Fund - Maint. Dept. membership fund 25,00 84615 Drake Hydraulic Service - Maint Dept. repair 25.00 84616 Meyer Hardware - Maint Dept. $ 41.62 Fire Dept. 124.26 165.88 84617 Brockman Motor Sales - Fire Dept. Tru�epair 241.11 84618 Yocum Oil Co. - Maint. Dept. - Oil 110.10 84619 Kunz Oil Co., - Fire Dept. gas 21.95 84620 Dells Lawn & Log - Fire Dept. parts & repair 8.00 84621. Fran Pott - Fire Dept, bldg. maint. 15.07 84622 North St. Paul Plumbing - Fire Hall furnace repair 233.40 84623 American Heart Assn, - CPR Materials - Fire Dept. 16.46 84624 Satellite - Feb rental, Parks dept. 57.00 84625 Bemar Sales - Parks Shelter Heater replacement 103.20 84626 First Nat'l Bk. of St. Paul - Park Bond Payment 34,610.00 84627 thru 84642 March2nd payroll (including Park Shelter workers) 6,200.00 $ 43,146.57 MEMO TO: MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS FROM: PAT KLAERS, CITY ADMINISTRATOR SUBJECT: INFORMATION MATERIAL FOR THE 2-21-84 COUNCIL MEETING DATE: FEBRUARY 15, 1984 1. Attached is the most recent City Newsletter , dated 2/14/84, describing Council action at its February 7th meeting, and general City activities. 2. The January, 1984, Law Enforcement Report from the Washington County Sheriff's Department is attached. 3. An informational meeting is scheduled for Monday, 2/27/84, in the Council Chambers to inform the public and local organizations/groups about the Lake Elmo Fire Department This is planned to take place from 7:00 to F.00 p.m. This is the date of the Planning Commission meeting, but no Planning Commission meeting will follow as about one-half of the members will be out of town and no quorum can be achieved. Fire Chief, Fran Pott, has discussed this with Council Member, Laura Fraser; and they have determined a format for this meeting. Fran will be at our 2/21 Council meeting to present the Fire Department's Annual Report. We may want to give this 2/27 informational meeting a few minutes of discussion after the annual report. 4. The most recent Cable TV Newsletter from our Ramsey/Washington County Cable Commission is attached. 5. Attached is an article on waste -to -energy plants that appeared in the 2/12/84 St. Paul Sunday Pioneer Press. This article includes a discussion on the Lake Elmo proposed plant. 6. At the last Council meeting, Larry Bohrer indicated that the final stages of the I-94 plans from Mn/DOT are completed. Larry further indicated that Mn DOT would be available for a presentation to the Council. We have placed Mn/DOT on the 3-6-84 agenda, later in the evening, as they have a conflict and cannot attend this 2-21-84 meeting. INFORMATIONAL MATERIAL FOR THE 2-21-84 COUNCIL MEETING Page 2 7. Attached is a notice from VBWD indicating that two of our members terms on the CAC have expired. The VBWD plans on reappointing these individuals unless they hear otherwise from Lake Elmo. I have ---------- ----- discussedsed this with Dick Murxary and -he -indicated -that -both -Mr .-- Taylor -- and Mr. Williams are very active in this citizens advisory committee. I have tried to contact both Mr. Taylor and Mr. Williams to determine their intentions for serving on this committee, but have not reached them. I expect to have some communication with both of the representatives before the Council meeting, and expect both ofthem to desire reappointment. If they do not desire reappointment, or the Council wants to appoint other representatives, this item will be added to the agenda. However, if both individuals desire reappointment, and the Council raises no concerns about these individuals, then I will simply send a letter to VBWD indicating our City "s'approval of these two representatives being reappointed. 8. Since the beginning of the year, the City has been somewhat shorthanded. Both secretarys have taken two -week vacations, at separate times; Dave--Wisdbrf -has m-i'ssed- some wbrkdays -becaus:e of a serious illness and cancer operation on his wife; and Finance Director, Marilyn Banister, has been out the last two weeks because of serious back problems. The staff has been able to get its work done, mainly because of the versatility between Kathy and Mary, and because of the competent staff Dave has working for him. However, Marilyn's absence may present us with some time delays in our financial i auditing. She has been in a few hours each week to assist us in the claims and payment of the bills, but her services have been fairly limited and this may continue for an indefinite period of time. We are very concerned about Marilyn's welfare, but the staffs work and responsibilities have not suffered to date. I simply want to make you aware of these situations and to notify you that there may be a short delay in obtaining financial data and records., when we receive these types of requests.