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. . . ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - MAY 26. 1998 15 candidates, Mayor Probst noted that Councilmember Aplikowski has already indicated that she will not be available during the end of June, Councilmember Malone noted there are no requirements for advertising this vacancy and suggested a cut off of June 12th so the applications can be considered at the June 15th meeting, Mayor Probst stated if there is no clear choice at that point, interviews could be scheduled, The Council concurred, ADMINISTRATOR COMMENTS In Mr. Fritsinger's absence, Mr. Post noted the City has provided much labor and services to the Ci ty of Shoreview to address their storm damage and the City's help has been greatly appreciated, Mr. Post reported the City has received an estimate from the City Engineer on sanitary sewer line rehabilitations, He explained it was anticipated the repairs would cost $75,000 which was budgeted for but the cost for the worse portions of the line is now estimated at $110,000, Mr. Post asked if the City should proceed with the entire project, or pare it down to address only the worst cases and spend within 1998 capital budget limits, Mr. Stafford advised the proposed work is in the area of Valentine Park, Grant Road, Chatham, and Hudson Road, Mr. Brown reported manhole inspections have been made and several are in need of repair. Also, a section of corrugated metal pipe needs to be replaced with a material that is more resistant to sewage, Mr. Brown recommended the sections of clay pipes also be replaced, Councilmember Malone pointed out these issues will not get better and indicated support to address the structural issues first. Mr. Stafford explained the proposed program first addresses the absolutely needed repairs, Councilmember Aplikowski and Councilmember Keirn stated their agreement that the work should be completed, Mr. Post stated Staff will prepare a formal recommendation Mr. Post updated the Council regarding the City's Water Plan which was submitted to the Metropolitan Council who has critiqued it. Staff responded to those comments last week. He explained that once the Water Plan is adopted, it will become an element of the Comprehensive Use Plan, COUNCIL COMMENTS Council member Aplikowski asked if the workshops were offered to any of the committee members and noted this would be a good "perk" if offered as additional education, Councilmember Aplikowski asked if other residents may also be caught by surprise that they cannot replace their nonconforming structure in its current location, She suggested an educational article be included in an upcoming newsletter,