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City Council meeting of March 18, 1991 Page 5 features on site. The ditches are commonly used for the deposit of leaves and grass clippings and end up becoming a problem for residents upstream. There are no easy solutions to this complex: issue. Councilman McAllister reviewed the Lake Air Estate subdivision, as approved, indicating that the drainage ditch on the south has been altered substantially from the approved plan and original construction. It was his opinion that there will be a continuing problem unless the ditch is dug out again. He reconfirmed the Mayor's authority to solve drainage problems with equipment from Washington County Public Work. -:s. McAllister made motion, Brunotte seconded, that a copy of Paul Husnik::'s letter be forward to the City Engineer, Howard k::uusisto. Mr. tuusisto is to report to the City Council on the condition of the drainage ditch as it exists today versus the way the ditch was installed by the City, according to engineering plans and specs for Project #84(:)7. All aye. Motion Carried. LETTER FROM NORTH STAR R I Sk:: SERVICES The City Council received a copy of a letter from North Star Risk:: Services identifying various City programs and facilities that are in need of .improvement. The items identified have been referred to us in an effort to minimize the City's risk: with regard to liability for our insurance company. Miron made motion, McAllister seconded, that the City Administrator review the recommendations, and present to the Council a means of accomplishing these. All aye. Motion Carried. FUNDING REQUEST The City Council received a copy of a letter from the Hugo Legion Post with regard to a request for a financial contribution, and a copy of Minnesota Statutes dealing with donations by the City to regional or local organizations (MS 469.191). McAllister stated that this was program that was financed in the past, but do not recall budgeting anything for this program in 1989 or 1990. McAllister suggested that the City Attorney be contacted to determine whether public funds can be used for this type of program. Also, is the City going to deviate from its position to refrain from funding any program until the City has a better understanding of its financial position, after legislative cuts. Councilman Miron stated that the Legion felt that they had an "agreement" with the City in the past, and by not making the payments, not sure whether it is good public relations on the part of the City. Miron made motion, Stolt man seconded, to table this matter until a legal opinion is secured as to whether the City can legally expend public funds for this type of program. All aye. Motion Carried.