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<br /> <br />City Administrator Ericson provided an update to the Council regarding the upcoming worksession meeting. He noted the Council would discuss the City Forester position, along with language <br /> changes necessary for the GMHC managed Home Improvement Load program. <br /> <br />Mayor Flaherty requested the Council also discuss the Minnesota ASAP program at the upcoming worksession meeting. The Council agreed with this request. <br /> <br />City Administrator Ericson noted the Airports Commission met on September 12th. Noise issues and capital improvements plans were discussed. There were no plans to expand the runways <br /> at this time. <br /> <br />City Administrator Ericson stated the Economic Development Commission (EDC) met in July and August. The group adopted several motions that would be presented to the EDA in the future <br /> regarding Mustang Drive and the overall vision for the Highway 10 corridor. He stated a joint meeting may be scheduled in the coming months. <br /> <br />City Administrator Ericson indicated the Council has been discussing County Road 10 improvements. He noted the litter collection was complete and banners were hung. He inquired how <br /> the Council would like to proceed with the painting of the signals, as they require a lead based paint assessment. The assessment and abatement was quite costly and the Council requested <br /> the County be contacted to cover the assessment expense. City Administrator Ericson explained Ramsey County was not willing to assist with the $500 lead based paint assessment expense <br /> at this time. <br /> <br />City Administrator Ericson explained the Council could spend $500 to see if the signals have lead based paint and then make a decision after that time. <br /> <br />Mayor Flaherty expressed frustration with the obstacles and challenges the City was facing when the Council was simply trying to beautify the corridor. <br /> <br />Council Member Stigney asked if staff could contact the manufacturer to see if lead based paint was used on these signals. City Administrator Ericson explained he has made attempts <br /> to find out the manufacturer of these signals and has not been successful to date. <br /> <br />Mayor Flaherty questioned how the Council would proceed if the signals were not covered in lead based paint. City Administrator Ericson stated the previous estimate could be awarded <br /> and the signals repainted. <br /> <br />Council Member Mueller inquired if the $500 was spent and the signals were determined to have lead based paint, would the City be liable to take action. City Administrator Ericson explained <br /> the City would not have to take immediate action, but would have to remediate the lead based paint when the signals were repainted in the future. <br /> <br />Council Member Mueller supported having the appropriate lead based paint testing completed.