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Mounds View City Council November 13, 2000 Regular Meeting Page 4 David Jenke of 8425 Eastwood Road inquired as to the status of the golf course project. He inquired as to the cost of building an additional nine holes at the golf course. He also inquired as to why there is a sudden rush to sign a new contract when the old contract has not yet expired. Mayor Coughlin indicated the discussions began because the lower skilled workers at the golf course are not being paid in accordance with the current going rate. These are just preliminary discussions and there will be more discussion at the Work Sessions prior to any decisions being made. Julian Sprunck of 2649 Louisa Avenue addressed the Council and expressed a concern with the Harstad development plans. He indicated if the area is developed the grade at the site will need to be raised approximately 6 inches which will cause flooding for the residents on the north side of Louisa Avenue. He suggested if the development is to be approved the City should require the developer to install a drainage ditch with drain tiling and a holding pond to handle run off from the site. Mayor Coughlin thanked Mr. Sprunck for his comments and said his suggestion seemed fair and equitable. Richard Sonterre, Mayor Elect, of 5060 Red Oak Drive thanked Assistant to the Administrator Reed for her efforts to run the election, thanked the election judges for their efforts and thanked the Mayor in advance for his efforts to bring him up to speed on the issues currently facing the City. Dan Lamb of 2305 Sherwood Road inquired as to the status of the report from the Rice Creek Watershed District. Mayor Coughlin informed Mr. Lamb the City has not received the report. The City Administrator indicated she would contact Rice Creek Watershed District for the status of the report. Mr. Lamb indicated his displeasure with Council Liaison, Richard Sonterre, and requested permission to contact the City directly regarding this matter. Mayor Coughlin indicated Mr. Sonterre was the Mayor Elect and that by contacting Mr. Sontarre concerning the project Mr. Lamb would be in contact with the City. Mr. Lamb inquired as to whether the project would be pushed into next year. Mayor Coughlin indicated the project was in the very early stages and definitely would not proceed before January 1, 2001. It is the desire of the City to conduct more resident meetings for input on the proposed ponding project before any official action is taken on the matter. This is why the project will be pushed out to next year.