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City Council meeting of June 7, 2004 Page 7 the system over a period of time. The Contract does not guarantee any specific sewer capacity; rather, it allows the City capacity consistent with its Comprehensive Plan. The MCES selected a consultant to assist them with developing both short- and long-term improvements to their system to allow the City and surrounding communities the capacity they need to grow in accordance with their approved Comprehensive Plans. City staff expects an update from the MCES regarding the proposed improvements in the near future, and will provide another update to Council at that time. Council discussed this issue at length, and directed staff to meet with MCES representatives, at their office, to resolve City issues. On behalf of the City Council, Chuck Haas and Frank Puleo will accompany City staff to the meeting. CARNELIAN MARINE WATERSHED DISTRICT (CMWD) At its May 3, 2004 meeting, the City Council adopted resolutions and ordinances that allowed the City to assume the local governing unit (LGU) status from the Rice Creek Watershed District (RCWD). The City Council requested information regarding the City's LGU status within the Brown's Creek Watershed District and Carnelian Marine Watershed District. Staff included a memo in the Council packet from Phil Belfiori regarding this issue, and in summary, the City already has LGU authority within the other two watershed districts. This item was for informational purposes only; no specific action by the City Council is required. UPDATE ON GOODVIEW AVENUE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE At its specially -called meeting on Monday, May 24, 2004, the City Council discussed the Diamond Point West residential subdivision as it relates to the construction of Goodview Avenue. The City Council specifically requested additional information regarding the design elements and schedule for completing the improvements, which had initially been proposed for the winter of 2003/2004. The project is scheduled to occur during the winter of 2004/2005, now that the Development Agreement for Diamond Point West has been approved. City Engineer Jay Kennedy presented Council with an update on the design and construction schedule for the reconstruction of Goodview Avenue. No formal Council action was taken. ROADSIDE VEGETATION MOWING SCHEDULE PW Director Chris Petree received a comment from a resident regarding concern for mowing of the ditches in the City. As Council is aware, this function was formerly provided by the Washington County Highway Department, which, at best, was able to mow the ditches twice a summer season. As Council is aware, the past practice had been up to three times during the summer months, which would allow for the improvement of viewing along roadsides and at intersections. The PW department was able to begin the mowing schedule during the normal mowing schedule and provided a recommendation that Council formally adopt the proposed roadside vegetation mowing schedule provided by the PW Director. Since the City has a significant amount of roads and streets in rural areas, the schedule was drafted in strict accordance with Minnesota State Statute, which provides for the mowing of side slopes, and not the ditch bottoms, as was suggested by the concerned resident. (MAYOR MIRON ARRIVED AT 8:35PM.) Haas made motion, Petryk seconded, to approve the roadside vegetation mowing schedule as presented by the Public Works Director Chris Petree. All aye. Motion Carried.