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kyr.: - =�.- ;:f.��Z "t "_,.:�s�:..:i::�_. _.___�:1:�_,:=...-�._.._..---- - - - -• � .. .. _.. _ _ .. .. .. .. 15 Acting City Manager VanderHeyden stated that she would be attending the June 29th meeting in Mr. Hamer' s stead, and that she was well informed about the problem and options for dealing with it. Council Member Enrooth asked what the source of funds for the project would be. Mr. Jones responded that the grant project is mainly funded by the State supplemented with funds from each municipality along with other sources he was unable to name. He added that after the two-year study was completed the State :rust then be petitioned for another grant to actually do the recommended work. Mr. Jones stated that Silver Lake is an asset not only to the people who live on the lake but to the community as a whole. He further stated that runoff into the lake comes from more than just one source and that the percentage from each source has not been determined. Acting City Manager VanderHeyden commented in response to Council Member Enrooth' s question that the project is in the early stages and that specific information is not immediately forthcoming. Mr. Jones suggested that St . Anthony look strongly at expanding its sidewalk system, particularly on busy -roads, some of which are State Aid roads designed to handle heavy traffic. He said that a portion of the cost could even be assessed to property owners because part of the benefit goes to the property owner and part to the community as a whole. Council Member Makowske expressed agreement with Mr. Jones' s comments but stated that sidewalk projects were difficult to pay for because of the City' s limited funds . Council Member Ranallo also expressed concern about availability of funds to maintain existing services, let alone expand upon thein. Mr. Jones suggested that sidewalks be incorporated into new development building plans in the future. Council Member Makowske pointed out that such action had been taken by working with the engineers when Kensington was developed. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Enrooth, seconded by Makowske, to adjourn the City Council meeting at 9: 46 p.m. Motion carried unanimously. ' Respectfully submitted, .;