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. .. . Elk River City Council Meeting August 23, 1993 Page 5 After discussion regarding this issue, it was the consensus of the Council to put this issue on an upcoming Council agenda with background information provided and with steve Rohlf and Phil Hals being present to discuss the issue. Pat DeMars, 421 Line Avenue, indicated he is concerned about the flooding of 5th street. He stated that this has been a problem since at least 1989. He stated that residents in the area have sustained water damage in their homes and have lost furniture, clothing, etc., as a result of the heavy rain ten days ago. Jeanine Holmberg, a resident of 5th street, indicated that there is a culvert that is blocked by a pile of dirt, therefore not allowing the water to drain. She stated that the dirt has been placed in front of the culvert by George Deschenes. Mayor Duitsman stated that the City has authorized the City Engineer to work on a drainage plan for the City of Elk River and that the plan start trying to correct the problems in this area. Sheldon Waage, 425 Line Avenue, questioned what is being done to correct the water problems in this one particular area. Pat DeMars indicated that he contacted Phil Hals in early spring regarding the mound of dirt and was told that it would be removed. He indicated that the dirt pile was not removed and, therefore, caused the flooding. The Council reiterated the fact that the City is working on a city wide storm drainage program which would eventually solve the water problems in this area. The Council recessed at 8:22 p.m. and reconvened at 8:35 p.m. Councilmember Scheel left at this time (8:35 p.m.) 7.2. Information on Retention of City Council Minutes The Council reviewed the memo from the City of City Council minute tapes. It was the continue the City's policy to save the tapes Clerk regarding retention consensus of the Council to for one year. 8.5.a. Pay Estimate #1 CherryHill Bluffs 2nd Addition 8.5.b. Pay Estimate #2 Heritage Landing Improvements COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ MOVED TO APPROVE PAY ESTIMATE #1 TO LATOUR CONSTRUCTION, INC., FOR WORK COMPLETED ON CHERRYHILL BLUFFS 2ND ADDITION IMPROVEMENTS IN THE AMOUNT OF $30,232.80 AND ALSO TO APPROVE PAY ESTIMATE #2 TO LATOUR CONSTRUCTION FOR WORK COMPLETED ON HERITAGE LANDING IMPROVEMENTS IN THE AMOUNT OF $158,086.70. COUNCILMEMBER FARBER SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0.