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Lewis property. Mr. Lewis indicated that the swans he raises in the pond were nesting and could not be disturbed until after the cygnets hatched in June. Mr. Jankowski reported that he had been leaving messages on Mr. Lewis' answering machine since mid-June and had not heard anything back from him, until tonight. Mr. Lewis, who has been out of town, has indicated that he obtained the culverts and that he would install them himself. Mr. Jankowski anticipated Mr. Lewis' cooperation but stated he does not have a problem asking for the adoption of the resolution to begin eminent domain proceedings anyway. Councilmember Beyer stated she thought Council had already adopted a resolution initiating eminent domain proceedings for this project. Mr. Jankowski explained that Council adopted a resolution authorizing acquisition of easements, not a condemnation resolution. Councilmember Beyer inquired about not having the easements but commented that the work is done. Mr. Jankowski replied that was correct because we were given permission to enter onto the property. He stated that several property owners did have concerns about granting easements and he is not certain all will do so. Discussion ensued about condemnation proceedings and Council directed that Staff should present resolutions pertaining to the remainder of the properties. Councilmember Beyer commented she would rather acquisitions were done through negotiations instead of through condemnation proceedings. Motion by Councilmember Zimmerman and seconded by Councilmember Beahen to adopt Resolution g95-09-211 authorizing acquisition of property for drainage purposes subject to the City Attorney's review of the legal description. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Hardin, Councilmembers Zimmerman, Beahen, Beyer and Peterson. Voting No: None. Case #12: Report from Road and Bridge Committee City Engineer Jankowski reported that due to lack of time, the Road and Bridge Committee was unable to meet earlier this evening. The Committee intended to review the 1995 Street Maintenance Program. The bids received were higher than the estimate and the assessments to the benefitted parties could be from $6 to $26 higher than projected in the feasibility study and he wanted input from the Road and Bridge Committee pertaining to that. The increase is minimal but the percent would be fairly significant. The other issue was to finaiize the assessment role. Mr. Jankowski stated that one other issue is Project g94-20 - sewer and water to the Deal property. After the utilities were located in the field along Highway #10, we concluded it would be difficult to put the watermain down the front. If it is mn along the railroad tracks, it will result in a net decrease in project cost by $9,000. It would have been good to have fh'e protection along Highway #10 for the nailer court. · Case #13: Report from Personnel Committee 1) Administrative Services Manager Vacancy City Administrator Schroeder reported that the Personnel Committee recommended advertising the Administrative Services Manager Vacancy as is with a wage range of $35,919 to $43,988. The same interviewing process will be followed as last time. City Council/September 12, 1995 Page 11 of 13