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City Council Regular Meeting Minutes June 9, 1998 Page 17 1 Marks noted there were quite a number of people_ who received a tremendous amount of damage 2 from flooding last summer. 3 Mr. Swanson stated he understood this but his property was high and dry. He had no problems 4 and yet the City wants him to pay by means of financial,time, energy and emotion. He 5 questioned the fairness of this. 6 Cavanaugh explained that a citizen Task Force has worked an extended amount of time on this 7 issue. The City is in the process of acquiring five homes and some of those homeowners do not 8 want to sell. He stated he understood the human element of Mr. Swanson's issue. However, the 9 City Council has approved the process and is moving forward with the process. He stated he 10 hoped that the City would not have to condemn the property and could arrive at an agreement 11 that is fair. The City and the community is committed to this plan. 12 Mr. Swanson stated that his neighbors knew nothing about this process until he spoke with them. 13 He asked how the community could be committed to this when they know nothing about it. 14 Mayor Ranallo stated the Council understood Mr. Swanson's dilemma. He stated that Mr. 15. Swanson will be kept informed and asked him to attend the meetings in regard to this issue. He stated the City will look at all alternatives. 17 Mr. Swanson challenged the City to challenge the Engineer to find another way. He stated there 18 is other property in the City which is vacant and suggested that a holding pond be placed at the 19 Stonehouse. 20 Mayor Ranallo explained that the Engineer had looked at Mr. Swanson's property as being 21 vacant. The Council is now aware of Mr. Swanson's feelings and will inform the Engineer. 22 Mornson reported that Park Commission candidates will be interviewed at the June 30, 1998 23 work session. There was Council consensus to begin the meeting at 6:00 P.M. and begin the 24 interviews at 7:00 P.M. 25 Mornson noted the proposed project schedule for the St. Anthony Boulevard sidewalk 26 reconstruction project. He noted that he,the Public Works Director and the Engineer visited the 27 site and noticed there is a piece of asphalt on Kenzie Terrace and repair needed in front of the 28 Amoco building. City Manager directed that these items be included in the bid and they will be 29 covered by State Aid funds. A neighborhood meeting will be held in July and bids will open on 30 July 28, 1998. He noted that the variance which was granted for the width of the road is still 31 valid. 2 Mornson reported the 33'Avenue project will begin on Monday, June 15, 1998. The bids for 4 the water tower reconstruction are due on June 18 and will be included on the June 23 Council 34 agenda.