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City Council Meeting Minutes August 24, 1999 Page 14 1 that closing would not occur until the earlier of the date the residents close on another house, or a 2 certain specific outside date. 3 Mr. Steve Mariosek, 2605 Pahl Avenue NE, questioned whether fencing would be installed 4 around the holding ponds. Mr. Hubmer stated there currently are no fencing plans for the storm- 5 water holding areas because fencing would prevent the flow of water and accumulate debris. 6 Motion by Faust, second by Marks, that the City direct WSB & Associates, Inc. and Staff to 7 . initiate a purchase agreement within 30 days for the property at 2713 Pahl Avenue and that the 8 residents have not later than February 1, 2000 or sooner to vacate the property upon fording 9 suitable quarters. Staff must return to the Council within 30 days, or sooner, with the executed 10 purchase agreement. 11 Motion carried unanimously. 12 Faust remarked that this is a win-win situation'Tor everyone and that the goal of 100-year flood 13 protection would not be compromised. Faust warmly thanked the family for selling their 14 property and expressed sincere appreciation to Mr. Hubmer for his dedication and commitment 40 in following this project. 16 Marks reviewed the background of 100-year flood protection. He said a study was done and 17 some of the plans are complete or underway. Marks mentioned this because he had become 18 aware of concerns from residents that believed the City did not have an overall plan for resolving 19 the flooding issue. 20 Cavanaugh stated he had spoken with one of the residents that were concerned about the overall 21 flood protection plan. Cavanaugh suggested that a copy of the plan should be sent to that resi 22 dent. Mr. Hubmer stated that the area of concern is 32°d Avenue, Wilson, Edward and Belden. 23 Ranallo expressed sincere appreciation and warmly thanked the residents of 2713 Pahl Avenue 24 for coming forward. 25 C. Resolution 99-052, re: Approval of consulting firm for acquisition of 2700, 2704, and 26 2709 Pahl Avenue. 27 Resolution 99-052 was withdrawn. 28 D. Resolution 99-056, re: Approval of the Purchase of 2700 Pahl Avenue and 2704 Pahl 29 Avenue. 30 Motion by Cavanaugh, second by Marks,to approve Resolution 99-056 which authorizes the City of St. Anthony and the City Council to purchase the properties known as 2700 Pahl Avenue 4i for $139,000 plus assessments, and 2704 Pahl Avenue for$155,000 plus assessments.