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adopt Resolution #05-07-221 granting authorization to request proposals for an organizational study. I;urther discussion: Mayor Gamec suggested a welcome packet be distributed to employees completing their probationary period. Assistant City Administrator Nelson replied the City sends out an employment letter that outlines the terms of employment and welcomes the individual to the City. There is not a follow up letter sent at the end of the probationary period, and staffwill look at that. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Cook, Jeffrey, Elvig, and Pearson. Voting No: None. Absent: Councilmembers Olson and Strommen. Case/113: Report from Public Works Committee 1) Review Placement of Chevrons at the Corner of 169th Avenue and Neon Street Councihnember Elvig indicated the homeowner that initiated this case was present at the last Public Works Committee meeting. The chevrons had a minimal impact of about 3 miles per hour on thc speeds, but are not controlling the cars that are turning short or keeping people off of thc homeowner's property. The Committee did not like the idea of adjusting the road and softening the curb, as this would likely increase the speeds on the road. Motion by Councilmember Elvig, seconded by Councilmember Cook, to ratify the recommendation of the Public Works Committee in Case No. 1 and to authorize building curb on both the inside and outside curve at the comer of 169th Avenue and Neon Street. The chevrons should remain in place and this case should be brought back to the Public Works Committee in three months for review and discussion of removing the chevrons. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Elvig, Cook, Jeffrey, and Pearson. Voting No: None. Absent: Councilmembers Olson and Strommen. 2) Consider Storm Sewer and Utility Improvement Projects Assistant Public Works Director Olson explained a review of this winter's conditions and complaints has identified two candidate storm water projects for consideration this construction season. The tirst project would be a drainage improvement at the intersection of Alpine Drive and Waco Street. The estimated cost of the project is approximately $14,000, which would include the complete replacement of 100 feet of badly deteriorated pavement on Waco Street just south ol'this intersection. Assistant Public Works Director Olson advised the second project is a resuk of a complaint by Mrs. Barb Beabeau who resides at 6376 143~d Lane. A small drainage area northeast of Mrs. Bcabeau's property drains into a rural ditch section adjacent to 143rd Lane. It is proposed that the storm water bc redirected westward along 143rd Lane to Sunfish Lake Boulevard and then southward for a distance of approximately 230 feet to an existing storm sewer that discharges westward across Sunfish Lake Boulevard into a lot presently owned by the City. Water drains City Council / July 12, 2005 Page 22 of 25