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aware of time'frames and inquired if Mr. Hendriksen didn't feel the City is trying to get <br />something done.. <br /> <br />Mr. Hendriksen stated that City Staff was dii'ected to come back to this meeting and it was <br />not even on the agenda. <br /> <br />Mayor Gilbertson stated he would take full responsibility for that. It's been said that the <br />City will get something done, it will get done. He added that Mr. Hendriksen had done <br />nothing about this for the last five years and now he wants an immediate solution. Staff is <br />doing their best to address this issue. He reminded Mr. Hendriksen that he stated he was <br />"happy" with the direction at the last council meeting. <br /> <br />Mr. Hendriksen stated that he is asking what was o~'dered to be done in two weeks, be <br />done in two weeks. He then inquired of Councilmember Zimmerman if it's possible to <br />have surveying done now. <br /> <br />Councilmember Zimmerman stated it should be no problem as the County has surveying <br />crews out right now. He suggested that a consulting company may have to be hired <br />because Mr. Jankowski does not have time. <br /> <br />Mayor Gilbertson offered to meet with Mr. Hendriksen and Mr. Jankowski to discuss this <br />issue further. <br /> <br />Mr. HendrikSen declined Mayor Gilbertson's offer and stated that Mayor Gilbertson had <br />threatened him; therefore, he felt the Mayor did not have his best interest at heart. He stated <br />he would be happy to meet with anyone else. <br /> <br />Councilmember Peterson offered to meet with him and Mr. Jankowski. <br /> <br />Councilmember Beyer stated that all Mr. Hendriksen is asking for is that an update be <br />placed on the agenda and to have his concerns addressed. He is not asking that the <br />solution/work be completed in two weeks. She stated she also finds it very difficult to <br />know what the action was when Council does not receive their meeting minutes for two <br />months after the fact. She suggested it would be helpful to get the minutes at the following <br />meeting. <br /> <br />Mr. Hendriksen stated he video-taped the previous meeting. Mayor Gilbertson made a <br />motion to approve Option #1 which was to clean the ditch, etc. and the motion was <br />seconded by Councilmember Peterson. City Attorney Goodrich asked that the motion <br />include language relating to eminent domain proceedings. Mr. Hendriksen stated that <br />would start the 90-day clock but now two more weeks has been lost. <br /> <br />Mr. Jankowski stated that this work can be done, but reiterated that it is certainly more <br />difficult to do it with vegetation present. <br /> <br />Councilmember Beyer stated she couldn't see any point in waiting. <br /> <br />Councilmember PetersOn suggested Mr. Jankowski develop a plan with a time line. <br /> <br />Mr. Schroeder stated that, in addition, Staff will be getting quotes from outside businesses. <br /> <br />Councilmember Zimmerman stated that he spoke to the recently retired County Engineer <br />Paul Ruud, and he suggested going through the Lower Rum River Watershed Management <br /> <br />City Council/August 22, 1994 <br /> Page 14 of 17 <br /> <br /> <br />