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, , Minutes of Regular Council Meeting, August 26, 1985 Page four explained that the cul-de-sac in Cummings Park is very dark; reported there have been 19 break-ins in the Wyncrest area -- all at night; reported that Ramsey County Sheriff deputy recommends a light in the cul-de-sac and also at the entrance to the area, at Hamline Avenue/Wyncrest Court. Boyer said that no one opposes a light at either location; this was discussed and it is not a problem. Boyer reported that the area residents are forming a Crime Watch program. In discussion, Boyer was asked if the residents will be willing to pay the energy costs for the lights. Boyer asked if this has been done; noted that the cul-de-sac'is a public area - not a private light, and the intersection is a public road area. Hicks moved to approve the street lights at the1Cummings Park cul-de-sac and . Wyncrest Court/Hamline Avenue intersection. Motion was seconded by Sather. McNiesh noted that there is an existing pole on Hamline, near Wyncrest Court, which seems a logical place for mounting the intersection. light. It was noted that the pole may have to be moved when Hamline is improved. Light installations were referred to Public Works Supervisor to work out with Northern States Power. Motion carried unanimously. (5-0) Hicks moved to ask residents benefiting from the cul-de-sac light to pay fOr the cost of energy. Motion was seconded by Woodburn. Sather. noted that this is an entrance to the park used by pedestrians; park doesn't close until 10:00 p.m. Motion did not carry (Hicks, Woodburn voting in favor of the motion; Hansen, Peck, Sather voting in opposition). (2-3) Resi~nation from Public Works Committee Council accepted with regrets the resignation of Judy Sondag from the Public Works Committee and extended their thanks for her contributions to the committee. Report on Public Works Committee Meetin~ of August 21 Sather referred Council to the Public Works Committee minutes of 8/21/85; reported that storm sewer maintenance is a problem in several areas because residents have planted trees and shrubbery and, in some instances, con- structed fences and structures in the easements. Sather noted that the Public Works Department proposes to mark the easements and ask residents to move structures and plantings as soon as possible. Sather reported that the 1985 sealcoating project has been completed and a new 5-year program will be prepared after an evaluation of all City streets. Sather reported that the Committee proposes to drive the area, where streets appear to be in poor condition, at their next meeting to determine whether or not the conditions are due to poor construction. Woodburn reported that, in some areas, the problem is the sub-grade conditions, not inspection or construction; noted that compaction tests were taken; noted that Ingerson Road is beginning to move after over 20 years. Other Business None . REPORT OF VILLAGE CLERK-ADMINISTRATOR CHARLOTTE MCNIESH Purchase of Microwave Oven - Office Area McNiesn reported that a microwave oven has been purchased for the office employees; noted it was budgeted at $400; actual cost was $249.88, Sather moved, seconded by Hansen, to approve the microwave oven expenditure. Motion carried unanimously. (5-0)