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May 24, 1976 Page 11 Johnson asked will you be prepared to commit your client three weeks from tonight on what obligations you are willing to assume on this project? Mr. Frisch replied yes. Councilman Baumgartner asked if anything should be done between now and June 14 to resurface roads, etc. Atty Meyers recommended continuing the hearing until June 14. Councilman Shelquist asked that, if we were to have a normal rain, would Co. Rd. I flood because there is a dike in the northwest end of the ditch? Eng. Bearden stated that the ditch grade is about 135 feet below Co. Rd. I, so it can go 6 -8 feet without backing over Co. Rd. I. Michael Buck, 7768 Greenwood Drive, asked if he could obtain a copy of the engineer's report. Councilman Pickar told him he could sign out his copy if he wants to come over before he goes to work. Councilman Baumgartner stated he will leave his copy at the office tomorrow. The public hearing recessed at 10:05 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. June 14, 1976, at which time it will reconvene. Mayor Johnson then reconvened the regular Council meeting. The administrator said that he recommends setting the Halgren/ Dalberg hearing for 8:10 p.m. and the Planned Use for Revenue Sharing public hearing for 8:20 p.m. both on June 14, 1976. MSP (Johnson Baumgartner) to accept Administrator's recommendation. 4 ayes RECEIVE RECOMMENDED CITY SIGN SPECIFICATIONS FROM BICENTENNIAL COMMITTEE. Council recessed briefly and reconvened at 10:20 p.m. Mr. Ziebarth stated that he has looked at what the administrator has and there are still problems with the specifications for the city sign. They didn't come until today and there are many questions about the ballast in the lighting system, etc. His main concern is once we put out whatever it costs that it will still take a long time. He was fearful that they were completely inclusive and was disappointed in them. The administrator cautioned the Council about accepting them. Mayor Johnson stated that if we don't call for bids our July 17 date will never be met. The administrator questioned whether it would be met anyway? Mr. Ziebarth said that they were talking about 6 weeks, and with the 4th of July in there it will be tough. It is July 18, by the way. Councilman Baumgartner suggested backing off on the July 18 date until some specs can be received that everyone is comfortable with. MSP (Johnson Pickar) that we table receiving the specifications for the city sign until June 14. Mr. Ziebarth stated that after June 4 he will have more time. He will have communications with other companies and will proceed