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HomeMy WebLinkAboutgr00090_000047_pg176June 26, 1978 Page 14 during this session of the Legislature to have changes in the statute regarding police employees. Administrator Achen reported that the Park and Recreation Department has requested Council authorization for a Minnesota State Art Board grant for funding a community choir, for $4,400. The City would be required to provide $500 in cash and $2,129 worth of extras, such as use of facilities, program printing and so forth. MSP (Pickar- Hodges) to grant authorization to the Park and Recreation Department to apply for grant. 5 ayes Administrator Achen requested that Ernie Grabowski be appointed Acting City Administrator for the first two weeks in July while he is out of town. MSP (Rowley - Ziebarth) to appoint Ernie Grabowski Acting City Administrator for the first two weeks in July. 5 ayes ATTORNEY MEYERS' REPORT Attorney Meyers reported that he would be out of town the last week in July and first week in August and would have an associate available if the City needed one. ENGINEER HUBBARD'S REPORT Engineer Hubbard reported that he had reviewed the drainage problem on Woodcrest and prepared a written report. He advised that the only permanent solution would be to put in larger storm sewer, and that it should be designed for not less than a five year storm, and a check valve installed now to relieve the situation. Mr. Loeding asked why this area would be easier to take care of than Ardan Avenue. Engineer Hubbard replied that the area was not as difficult a situation as Ardan Avenue. He added that they will have to take a fence down at 5100 Sunnyside to get at the drainage easement to do the work. Attorney Meyers stated that the City will not be responsible for putting the fence back up as it was built on an easement. Councilmember Hodges asked where the money would come from for the improvements. Mayor Pickar replied that it would come from the SDM charge. MSP (Ziebarth - Pickar) to authorize the installation of a check valve, with the funding to come from the SDM Fund. 5 ayes COUNCILMEMBER BAUMGARTNER'S REPORT Councilmember Baumgartner reported that there would be a Planning Commission meeting on June 28 at 7:30 PM. COUNCILMEMBER ROWLEY'S REPORT Councilmember Rowley reported that the Lakeside Park Commission and Ramsey County are looking at Lakeside Park and will be meeting with Spring Lake Park to get ideas.