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Page 6 the expenditure of $15,700.00 which the company estimated would cover the preliminary phases of the smoke testing program would be of value if the City were not ready to take action against the connection of drain tiles to the sanitary sewer system if, as expected, that proved to be the primary cause of the sewage backup experienced during the extra- ordinary rainfall last year. The Mayor's suggestion of applying the same funds to subsidize the installation of backup valves was discussed but uncertainty remained whether this might create more problems than would be solved. Councilman Haik wanted the Sewer Study Committee informed of the cost of the sewer evaluation which they had recommended. Motion by Councilman Stauffer, seconded by Councilman Sundland to table action on the American Consulting Services' proposal because of the expense and to wait until such time as the City is prepared to initiate follow up action regarding the inflow and infiltration from residences which may be discovered during the study. Motion carried unanimously. The engineer then reported that Hennepin County still objected to the rebuilding of 29th Avenue in the proximity of Silver Lake Road and insisted that one half of Silver Lake Road be kept open for thru traffic during the construction. He explained that Change Order #1 for that project was necessary to authorize the replacement of any sewerlines which may be found to be defective when the street is torn up. Motion by Councilman Sundland, seconded by Councilman Sauer to approve Change Order #1 for 29th Avenue Improvement Project 1976-1. Motion carried unanimously. The meeting was recessed at 9:50 P.M. and reconvened at 10:00 P.M. to receive Mr. Fornell's recommendations that the city apply for Home Improvement Grant Funds which are available through the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency to homeowners with adjusted gross incomes of not more than $5,000.00. Motion by Councilman Stauffer, seconded by Councilman Haik to authorize cooperation in the M.H.F.A. Home Improvement Grant Project and the application for such funds. Motion carried unanimously. Council members who might be able to attend the National League of Cities fall conference were urged to forward their registrations. Reference was made to the information received from the League of Minnesota Municipalities. The report from North Memorial Hospital regarding health care which had been provided to residents of the City was considered and Mr. Dulgar reported that he is now serving on the Health Care Policy Board of the hospital.