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City Council Regular Meeting Minutes August 25, 1998 Page 14 1 Mr. Mornson reported budget work sessions are tentatively set for December 9 and 16, 1998. 2 They will have to be changed to December 7 and 16, 1998. 3 Mr. Mornson reported he met with Chuck Janske, WSB, and the Metropolitan Council to 4 redefine the Sump Pump Inspection Program. The Metropolitan Council may allow the City to 5 utilize funds to make improvements to the existing sewer system, and Mr. Janske is working 6 on a proposal for presentation to the Metropolitan Council some time in December. 7 Mr. Mornson reported the Harding Area Neighborhood Association will hold a 2nd meeting 4- 8 5 weeks from now. He added the residents have been asked to set up a subcommittee to meet 9 and he is waiting for a response from group. 10 Todd Hubmer, WSB, stated the Harding residents group was thinking of September 2 and 11 WSB is compiling a Q&A which will require.the assistance of City staff. 12 Mornson reported that he had no pending issues for the September Work Session. However, 13 Councilmember Cavanaugh has some concerns he would like addressed. 14 Cavanaugh requested some discussion on the focus of the Planning Commission as it relates to 15 comprehensive planning, especially in light of the upcoming Commission openings. He also 16 expressed concern over issues surrounding next year's budget. These concerns could be 17 addressed in early 1999. 18 Cavanaugh stated the flooding solution may be related to Harding Street and it is necessary for 19 the Council to focus on the specifications of that plan. He added a number of areas of the 20 City, including Central Park and St. Charles' parking lots as well as the holding pond in front 21 of City Hall, suffered after last week's heavy rain and may not be working properly. 22 Cavanaugh requested clarification on the City's street and alley lighting guidelines. He has 23 received requests for additional lighting in his neighborhood, and was unsure about,the process 24 for obtaining this. 25 Mr. Mornson stated Mr. Hubmer will address the Council regarding 29th Avenue and Silver 26 Point Park progress at the regular City Council meeting on September 8, 1998. 27 Thuesen asked if a potential public meeting could be discussed at the work session. 28 Mayor Ranallo stated all Council and Commission meetings are open to the public and all 29 residents are welcome to attend.