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City Council Regular Meeting Minutes • January 13, 1998 Page 10 1 Mornson reported the Storm Water Task Force has basically agreed to adjourn, unless the 2 Council needs them to meet, until May 6, 1998. At that time they will reconvene to make an 3 evaluation. 4 Mr. Willenbring reported that the Task Force had also considered the installation of sanitary 5 sewer check valves as part of the grant program. They have determined that this is a sanitary 6 sewer issue rather than a storm sewer issue. When the study of the sanitary sewer system is 7 completed the check valve issue will be addressed as part of that study. 8 9 C. Councilmembers. 10 Thuesen reported his intent to attend a Land Use Planning Workshop on January 24, 1998. 11 He reported his attendance at a Community Service Advisory Committee Meeting. He 12 reported the budget looks good due to an increase in the extended day fall enrollment and an 13 increase in enrollment in other fall activities. 14 Thuesen reported his attendance at a recent Parks Task Force meeting. The Task Force is still. 15 working on a financial strategy. They have tentatively planned to review the program and 16 possible recommendations with the Council at the March 9, 1998, City Council Meeting. 17 Thuesen reported Mr. Willenbring has kept the Parks Task Force informed as to how the 8 storm water recommendations will affect their planning. 19 Faust reported his attendance at the January 7, 1998 Storm Water Task Force Meeting. 20 Cavanaugh reported his attendance at the recent Storm Water Task Force Meeting. He also 21 reported his attendance at a seminar on comprehensive planning at the University of 22 Minnesota. He stated this seminar has given him a deeper feeling for what comprehensive 23 planning is about and attempting to accomplish. 24 Cavanaugh reported his attendance at an ACTION retreat. He noted that organization would 25 like to make a presentation to the Council and asked when this would be possible. 26 Mornson stated this could be scheduled for the February Council work session. 27 Marks reported his attendance at the recent Parks Task Force Meeting. He stated there is an 28 atmosphere and attitude of people working together. He suggested that upon procurement of 29 the homes on the south end some of the land could be used for park space. 30 Marks reported that the Sister City Committee continues preparation for the visit of the 31 Finnish group in April. He asked anyone interested in hosting one or more people in their 32 homes or in providing noon meals or transportation, to please contact him or leave their name 33 at City Hall. 4 D. Maw 36 Mayor Ranallo reported his attendance at a recent Cable Commission Meeting. He noted the 37 issues surrounding U.S. West's purchase of Meredith Cable are still being resolved. Ranallo