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Minutes of Regular Council Meeting, April 8, 1985 Page six REPORT OF PUBLIC WORKS SUPERVISOR ROBERT RADDATZ Water Connection, 1467-69 West County Road E Council was referred to Raddatz's memo (4/4/85) re water at 1467 and 1469 W. County Road E, east of Lindey's Steak House. Raddatz reported that low water pressure has been experienced at times at the little house, behind the large house on County Road E (both are owned by the owners of Lindey's). Raddatz reported that they investigated the cause of the low water pressure and found that the municipal water connection is to the big house; the small house is supplied with water from a line from the large house - the reason for the low pressure at times. . Raddatz referred Council to the City Code requiring that no more than one housing unit or building be supplied from one service connection except by special permission of the Commissioner. Hicks moved, seconded by Hansen, to grant permission for, the two houses (1467 and 1469 W. County Road E) to be served by one water service connection since both houses are on one lot and under one ownership. Motion carried unanimously. (5-0) Request for City Participation in Costs to Control Erosion - Siems Court Council was referred to Raddatz's memo (4/4/85) and to a map showing the 10' wide private driveway (serving three residences) encroaching on the Siems Court right-of-way. Raddatz reported that about 60' of the City street is actually shifting because of the erosion; the balance of the street, at this time, is in fairly stable condition. Raddatz reported that Mr. Abeln has requested City participation in the cost of his proposed terracing project, now estimated at $12,OOOf. Council discussed justification for City participation since the City did not put the driveway in. It was noted that any participation would be a non- budgeted expenditure. Concern was expressed relative to participating in the repair cost, using tax money, unless the City has caused the problem. Hicks moved that Council authorize the expenditure of $1,000 for the project as outlined by Raddatz, since the road requires stabilization. Motion was seconded by Hansen and carried unanimously. (5-0) PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS North Hei~hts Lutheran Church Park Dedication Hansen reported that Parks Director John Buckley has looked at the 4.5 acres proposed to be dedicated to the City, in satisfaction of the North Heights Lutheran Church park dedication; reported that the Comprehensive Plan calls for a park in this location; reported that the Parks Committee recommends Council acceptance of the 4.57 acres, which Buckley feels is useful for park purposes, consisting of about 3.57 acres of land plus 1 acre of pond. Hansen moved to approve the concept proposal for park purposes; noted that extensive grading would be required for a softball field, but area is very conducive for a passive park. Hicks reported that the Planning Commission expressed concern that park dedi- . cation is proposed for approval prior to General Plan review. Hicks sug- gested that Council defer its approval, pending presentation of the North Heights Lutheran Church plans for General Plan approval. Council concurred to defer action on the proposal. Community Survey Hansen reported that the cost of the proposed Park Community Survey is estimated at $500; survey is intended to identify the ages of users of the. parks, assist the Committee in projecting uses in the future, types of parks desired and obtain the community's feelings about parks. A suggested addition to the proposed survey was to add a "return date".