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I I I Council Meeting Minutes November 10, 1997 Page 4 Council Business. continued A meeting with Lake Diane residents was held October 22 to discuss the ongoing lake restoration project. Notices were mailed to 24 property owners. The four persons in attendance recommended a $3,000 budget item for 1998 to hire a consultant to advise on the removal of the floating bog. The account's existing balance of $763.15 would cover operating expenses for aerators in 1998. In accordance with the City's Lake Restoration Policy, the City would pickup 25% of the 1998 project cost or $600 from a general tax levy. The remaining 75% or $2,400 would be levied against the special lake restoration taxing district which consists of 24 lots on Lake Diane. Benke asked if the supervac would be helpful in the bog removal. Proper confirmed that this bog is quite large and a distance from the shore, and is unsure if it would be helpful. Motion by Larson, seconded by Samuelson, to APPROVE A GENERAL TAX LEVY IN THE AMOUNT OF $600 AND A SPECIAL TAX LEVY AGAINST THE LAKE DIANE SPECIAL TAXING DISTRICT IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,400 FOR 1998. 5 Ayes - 0 Nayes, Motion Carried. Announcements and Updates A meeting with Senator Novak was held recently to assist Minnesota Solutions with a legislative package which would focus on redevelopment activities. The coal train activity in the City has increased, and staff has been working with the railroads to determine a solution. There is a consensus that a wye should be constructed near the poleyards to allow northbound rail traffic to turn in an easterly fashion before coming into downtown. The Union Pacific and Wisconsin Central railroads are in concurrence, but funding is still in question. Staff emphasized to the railroads that the City's role is to facilitate the situation, but would not be involved in a financing role. Staff met with the Windsor Green Association to discuss dog issues impacting the residents. Currently, there is a general satisfaction in the neighborhood and hopefuJJy the problem will resolve itself. Also, the Public Safety Commission recently reviewed the Animal Control Ordinance, and found it to be consistent. In regards to the Kari Ln. flooding analysis, the City retained a consultant to determine a solution. Staff and Council met with the Krueger family to discuss a potential solution which is now being developed and will be presented to Council on December 18. That solution will pertain to fairly extensive improvements along Long Lake Road which may occur sometime this Spring. Benke congratulated Samuelson on her reelection to Council. Motion by Samuelson, seconded by Rebelein, to RESCHEDULE THE DECEMBER 9,1997, COUNCIL MEETING TO DECEMBER 10,1997, IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE TRUTH IN TAXATION HEARING. 5 Ayes - 0 Nayes, Motion Carried. Council Business Lake Diane Project Report 97-244 Announcements and Updates Minnesota Solutions Railroad Wye Windsor Green Dog Issue Kari Lane Flooding Samuelson Reelection Rescheduling of Council Meetings