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Minutes of Regular Council Meeting Page five June 25, 1984 In discussion, Christiansen suggested that the DNR be contacted for approval. A resident suggested that the storm sewers should be raised; noted they are under water now. Christoffersen explain- ed that storm sewers wi II function under water. Enrooth reported that Paul Chadbourn, 1220 Karth Lake Drive, suggested that the pump and generator could possible be located on the vacant lot next door to him (would need an easement from owner) or can use his p rope rty . Mulcahy suggested that Councl I proceed with the pumping as soon as possible; delay can be extremely serious. It was suggested by Hicks that the pipes not be removed when lak.e Is lowered 18", pend- Ing response from the residents at that time. , . Rauenhorst amended the motion to notify DNR of the City's Intent to pump Karth Lake because of the emergency. Mulcahy agreed to the amendment. Motion, as amended, carried unanimously. (5-0). It Is Councl I 's understanding that costs exceeding $4000 wi II be paid by the Karth Lake residents. Hicks noted that he supported the motion, but Is not wi I ling to spend City money to pump It again; feels citizens should be prepared to bear the cost of solving the problem on a long-term basis. A resident asked If City has sufficient hydrological Information as to what the lake wi II be over the next 10 years; noted this 'can be predicted If we have enough data. Christoffersen noted that the ground water may also be rising. Rauenhorst moved, seconded by Christiansen, that Councl I refer the permanent solution of the ~arth Lake water level to RCWD and DNR, with In-put from Engineer Christoffersen. Motion carried unanimously. (5-0) (Karth Lake residents said they plan to form an association.) REPORT OF VILLAGE TREASURER DONALD LAMB In vestmen t 6/18/84 - $202,016.67 at First Federal 8 11.85% Interest for 6 months, maturing 12/18/84. Christiansen moved, seconded by Rauenhorst, that Councl I ratify the Treasurer's Investment. Motion carried unanimously. (5-0) Approval of Swlmmlnq Instructor Council was referred to Buckley's memo (6/21/84). Hicks moved, seconded by Rauenhorst, that Councl I approve the hiring of Tracy Overmoen as swimming Instructor, as per memo. Motion carried unanimously. (5-0) Approval of Arden Oaks Park Gradlnq Councl I was referred to Buckley's memo (6/22/84) and to attached memo from Planner Orlyn Miller (6/15/84) relative to re-gradlng of the Arden Oaks Park site to a lower elevation. . Rauenhorst moved, seconded by Mulcahy, that Council approve the change of grade as recommended by Planner. In discussion, concern was expressed relative to changing grade from the approved plan, without contacting residents in close proximity of the park, and at least the Chairmen of the Parks and Planning committees. Hicks meved to amend the motion to refer the proposed grading to the chairmen of the Parks Committee and Planning Commission for recommendations to Council, and to defer Councl I action until the July 9th meeting. Amendment was agreed to by Rauenhorst and Mulcahy. Motion, as amended, carried unanimously. (5-0) Inquiry re Antennas on Water Tower Councl I was referred to Planning Memo (6/14/84) relative to possible