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joint agreement now being finalized with the City of Columbia Heights and that the area #3 project was under negotiation with the Village of New Prighto». Mr. Kenneth Lee asked what the estimated costs would be on the South Snore of Silver Lake. Mr. Olson informed him that the assessment was estimated at 26.40 per 100 square feet. Mr. William Keefer asked if the area #5a Internal Storm Sewer Drainage District #4, was to be put in at this time. Mr. Olson replied, Not until the outlet is worked out with New Brighton and the Village Council decides to proceed. Mr. Keefer asked if other areas in the Village had in- ternal storm sewer as the one proposed in area #5• Mr. Olson explained in general the major drainage districts in the Village and how they were drained by similar systems as the one under discussion. Mr. Haik, Village Attorney, stated to those present at the hearing that if they had any questbns on the projects as explained they should raise them at this time. Mr. Keefer stated that some of the area had good surface drainage . Mr. Olson explained that the $178,000.00 represented a closed conduit system and that the final approved system could utilize as much open ditch system as is possible. Mr. Kenneth Lee asked if Federal Funds were available for storm sewer construction. Mr. Olson and Mr. Haik both indicated that to their knowledge no funds were available except through participation in state road drainage costs. Mr. Olson added that funds were available for ponding and Park and Recreation areas. Mr. Lee asked the assessed cost on area #4 and Mr. Olson informed him that the estimated cost was $2.90 per 100 square feet or $1267.00 per acre. • Mayor pro tem Dougherty asked if there were any further questions on areas 3, 4, and 5. There being none, this portion of the hearing was declared closed. The improvement of Roosevelt Court and Macalaster Drive by curb and gutter and asphalt surfacing was next discussed. Mr. A.M. Nordstrom asked the methods used in the assessment of street improvements. Mr. Olson explained that straight roadways were usually assessed on a lineal foot basis and that a cul de sac was assessed on a per lot basis. He also added that the Council would determine the method to be applied to the proposed street improvements. Mr. Nordstrom asked what policy was used on corner lots. Mr. Olson stated that usually the policy was to assess the total frontage of the lot and 1/3 of the side footage. Mr. Kenneth Lee asked if the City of Minneapolis was contributing funds for the Stinson Boulevard Outlet. Mr. Olson said that they were included in the original cost and that Columbia Heights had an agreement with the City of Minneapolis on any enlargement of the drainage facility. Mayor pro tem Dougherty asked if there were any further questions on the street improvements as proposed. There being none, the hearing on this portion of the proposed improvements was declared closed. The Mayor pro tem asked if there were any questions on the proposed sewer and water line extensions to serve the Pat Pen Addition. There being none, the hearing on this portion of the proposed improvements was declared closed. • George Erickson, representing the Park and Recreation Board discussed the Minutes of the Board's June 2, 1966 meeting. In his discussion, he stated that the Park and Recreation Board felt that more help should be planned in the 1967 budget for Maintenance personnel. Mr. Erickson requested a break- down of the Park Consultant fee account from the finance department. He also