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-6- Administrator Achen spoke on the resolution regarding participation with "Cities of Blaine and Lexington in federal grant application for repair and improvement of Anoka County Judicial Ditch No. 1 ". He explained that the reason for the resolution was to show HUD that the three municipalities are in agreement. HUD would insist that the main channel be done first. The resolution does not guarantee funding. MS (Johnson- Baumgartner) that we approve Resolution No. 694. Attorney Meyers raised the questions as to whether this would cut into our grant money and how this would tie in with the Banister and Short contract. Administrator Achen stated that our ranking is high enough that it shouldn't affect our funding, although that is not guaranteed. MSP (Hodges - Pickar) to amend the motion in the NOW THEREFORE clause, by inserting the words "concept of the" after the word "the" and before the word "drainage ". 5 ayes Mayor Johnson called for a vote on the main motion and this carried. 5 ayes Administrator Achen read a letter to the Council from the City of Fridley, stating that they are at the end of their street improvement project and want to make plans for next year, requesting Mounds View cooperation on a joint street improvement project on proposed Pleasantview Drive. Mayor Johnson stated that Administrator Achen should write them and tell them that Mounds View views this project as a very low priority improvement project. Councilman Baumgartner stated that the people are having problems with standing water, and he feels that we should talk to these people and see what their thoughts are -- if they are willing to pay for such a thing. It would certainly overlap the Banister and Short study. He suggested that we write Fridley telling them we will take it under advisement and include it in the Banister and Short study, and talk with the people who live along Pleasantview from H2 to I. Councilman Pickar stated that he would hate to say that we are not interested without consulting with the people. Mayor Johnson instructed Administrator Achen to write a letter to Fridley explaining that Mounds View is planning a storm sewer study, and we will incorporate their request into that study. In addition, a form letter should go out to everyone along the street to see what their feelings are. With regard to setting a public hearing for the Birgir Hardee trained dog permit application, Mayor Johnson said that the fee of $5 has been paid. Councilman Baumgartner stated that serious thought should be given as to what we are going to expect the dog to do and to have -- such as affidavits, certificates from obedience school, etc. Administrator Achen stated that the Council should consider requesting the property owner to give his approval for this, since Mr. Hardee rents an apartment.