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Minutes of Regular Council Meeting, June 24 Page six the corner at the street along property lines to an open area. Raddatz said the sewer is about 350' in length; area is overgrown with brush, there- fore the problem has been hidden; reported that the problem started last year when the storm sewer was cleaned. Raddatz explained that the sewer has eroded a gully about 10' deep and 20' wide; small trees and the block wall around a resident's garden have fallen into the gully - wall was about 100' long x 4' to 5' in height. Raddatz said he doesn't have the equipment" to repair the problem; so obtained prices on materials and equipment rental, as well as quotes from two contractors to do the work. Raddatz referred Council to the two quotes received, which were $8,940 and $6,100, for labor and material; estimated the cost at $6,680, if work is done by City crew. . Raddatz explained how the problem will be corrected; explained that a load Or two of rock will be needed to break up the force of water, to prevent wear by the water; area will have to be seeded and mulched to prevent erosion; hay bales will be needed to slow the water flow. Raddatz said the resident's wall will not have to be restored; resident is not opposed to not re-insta1ling it, is satisfied that it will no longer serve a purpose after the work is completed. After discussion, Hicks moved, seconded by Sather, that Council authorize Raddatz to complete the work at the $6,100 cost estimate. Motion carried unanimously. (4-0) Turn Lane at Hamline and STH 96 - Status Report Raddatz reported that the turn lane is near completion. The top 1" bituminous layer will be applied; the Group W pole will be moved to the east edge; grass will be planted along the east edge of the turn lane; the lane will then be striped and signed. Resi~nation - Cable Communications Citizen Advisory Committee Sather moved, seconded by Peck, to accept the resignation of Peter McCall from the Cable Communications Citizen Advisory Committee. Motion carried unanimously. (4-0) (McNiesh to relay Council's appreciation for his service to the City.) Northpark Business Center Park Dedication Report Hicks reported that David Weir, Woodbridge Properties, called him relative to the $57,600 park dedication, payable over ten years in equal annual payments. Weir proposed two alternatives to this: $35,000 payable over 10 years, at no interest, or $40,000 payable over 17 years, at no interest. Hicks said he has reviewed previous park donations; finds most have been at 10% and most were up-front money. Hicks reported that Weir feels he spent an unusual amount for the fountain and amenities including drainage of adjacent properties at Northpark Corporate Center. Hicks stated that he feels Council has been very responsive . at allowing payment over 10 years at no interest. Woodburn said the Northpark Corporate Center had special conditions; therefore, it did not set a precedent for park dedication at other sites. No action was taken. OTHER BUSINESS Youth Service Bureau Hicks referred Council to Youth Service Bureau's letter of June 13, 1985, and attached expansion proposal which reflects an approximate 9.5% increase