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City Council meeting of September 17, 2001 Page 4 Haas made motion, Granger seconded, to table this matter to allow staff to create a punch list of unfinished items, which will be sent to the developer, North Suburban Development, as well a follow-up with RCWD to confirm acceptance of drainage system. All aye. Motion Carried. CHRISTOPHER TREPANIER (14564 KEYSTONE AVENUE) Christopher Trepanier requested time to speak to the Council regarding his concern over his property during the Hugo Good Neighbor Days weekend last June. He would like to discuss the activities on his property during this past Good Neighbor Days and over the past years. This item was placed on the agenda at the request of the property owner. Mr. Trepanier appeared before the Council looking for a solution to his problem so that in the future, he would not be cited for disturbing the peace. Mr. Trepanier was advised by the Council to meet staff in an effort to advise him what can legally take place on his property. WASHINGTON COUNTY CDBG ALLOCATION City staff received notification from Washington County regarding the allocation of Community Development Block Grant dollars for the current and 2002 -year allocation. Since becoming an entitlement county when the population went over 200,000 last year, Washington County now has obtained federal funds, which are to be used on housing projects within Washington County. There are a multitude of ideas that the funds can be used on, and staff has been in contact with the Washington County Administrator's office on these issues. No Council action was required. GRANT APPLICATION TO METROPOLITAN COUNCIL FOR CITY HALL RAIN GARDENS PROJECT As part of the new City Hall project, City staff and the City Hall Building Committee have been working with the RCWD engineers to design a rain gardens infiltration system on City Hall site. As Council is aware, RCWD approved authorization and funding to prepare the design plans for the project and fund a portion of the construction costs. Staff also informed Council that the Metropolitan Council has grant opportunities available with an application deadline of 4:00 pm, Friday, October 26, 2001. Petryk made motion, Granger seconded, authorizing staff to prepare a grant application to Met Council to fund the 50/50 match with the RCWD for its alternative storm water conveyance system, i.e., rain gardens. All aye. Motion Carried. WASHINGTON COUNTY LEAGUE OF LOCAL GOVT ANNUAL MEETING The City received notification from the Washington County League of Local Governments that it will hold its annual meeting on Monday, October 29, 2001. Miron made motion, Haas seconded, directing staff to schedule a meeting for October 29, 2001, 7:00 pm, to allow the Mayor and Council to attend the Washington County League of Local Governments meeting. All aye. Motion Carried.