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City Council Regular Meeting Minutes • July 8, 1997 Page 8 1 Ms. Lockrem stated that her family has been devastated by this storm. She realizes that $6 2 million is a lot of money for the City of St. Anthony but that it was just a "drop in the 3 bucket" when you look at the budget of the City of Minneapolis, Hennepin County, or the 4 _State of Minnesota. She felt the City had to go beyond and get the other governmental 5 agencies involved to obtain the necessary funds. She publicly thanked her neighbors for their 6 help and stated she couldn't ask for a better neighborhood and community. 7 Mayor Ranallo suggested a committee by organized consisting of 10-12 people from different 8 areas of the community. He felt another study on the south end may not be necessary but a 9 study on the north end would be beneficial. 10 Marks stated that years ago the area on which these homes are located was swamp and 11 wetlands. He stated it may be worth purchasing these homes and returning the area to its 12 natural state. This would also enhance the look of St. Anthony Boulevard. He also suggested 13 that it may be appropriate to install a berm around Central Park with a walking trail on the = 14 top of it. He stated this was worth investigating. 15 Enrooth stated the comments this evening were very upsetting. He noted this affects 20 to 50 16 homes of the 2,000 single family homes in the City. The City Council is not in the position to convince 1,950 families that this is a community issue. In regard to the berm around the park, Enrooth questioned where the water would go. He noted if this could hold the water, it 19 may be of assistance. 20 Faust stated that he lives on Silver Lake and his home is located on high ground. Due to the 21 storm he had 1.5 inches of rain in his basement and the lake rose by two feet. 22 Ms. Hintz stated the task force would need more representation than one or two 23 councilmembers. 24 Mayor Ranallo explained the open meeting law. He stated the task force needed to reach a 25 consensus and then report to the Council. He asked City Manager to pass around a notebook 26 and collect names and addresses of all in attendance. Mayor noted that if there was not 27 representation in a specific area of the City, Staff will contact anyone in attendance this 28 evening from that area. 29 Ms. Kuharski suggested a time limit be set for a report from the task force. She also 30 suggested'City Manager research the options available through the county,'state and federal 31 government and provide that information to the task force. 32 Morrison stated he would speak with Mr. Palmer and also with City Attorney Soth. He 33 suggested the sooner a report is received from the task force the better as there may be a special legislative session this fall to address flooding.