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City Council Regular Meeting Minutes October 28, 1997 Page 8 1 Mornson reported he will be meeting with WSB, the City of Plymouth and the City of White 2 Bear Lake to discuss the Sump Pump Ordinance. The aforementioned cities have changed 3 their ordinance and hired an engineering firm or an inspection team to inspect homes for 4 compliance six months after their ordinances were in effect. 5 Mornson reported the Task Force has requested that the change to the Storm Sewer 6 Ordinance, which would increase the quarterly fee from $3.00 to $9.00, be delayed until 7 December 2, 1997. This will allow time for WSB to determine the sewer improvements and 8 estimate the cost. The amount of increase can then be determined. 9 Mayor Ranallo expressed his frustration that the Task Force has been criticizing the City for 10 not taking any action and when the City tries to take action, the Task Force asks them to wait. 11 Faust noted that the Task Force felt it would be more prudent to wait and obtain more expert 12 advice. This suggestion was approved by unanimous vote at the Task Force meeting. 13 Enrooth stated this made sense as it would then be part of the plan rather than just an 14 increase. 15 Mornson reported that Senator Marty's assistant has asked that they be provided information Vin regard to the water issue by December 15, 1997. 17 Mornson reported that an Open House will be held for Public Works Director Larry Hamer 18 on November 20 from 2:00 to 3:30 P.M. at City Hall. 19 VIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS. 20 Anthony Kaczor, 3008-33rd Avenue, suggested that street lights be installed on 33rd Avenue 21 in conjunction with that street project. He noted that the removal of the Parkview Building 22 resulted in the loss of the lights on the front of the building and it has become very dark. 23 Mayor Ranallo noted that the installation of street lights is generally approved by residents on 24 the street. In this case, there are no residents on that side of the street. 25 Wagner noted that the installation of street lights would really be the replacement of the lights 26 on the Parkview building. 27 Mr. Kaczor noted that it has been proposed that the eight foot sidewalks in front of the school 28 on 33rd Avenue be replaced with five foot sidewalks. He asked that the sidewalks be 29 replaced with eight foot sidewalks. 30 Brian Theusen asked if the liquor store profits reported by the City Manager were directly 31 related to a one time reduction in inventory or to an increase in sales. He stated that if the Vprofits were a result of a reduction in inventory, they may be deceptive.