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City Council Minutes October 1, 1984 Page N;i.,ne should see cable installation approximately next July. The City Administrator indicated that there were no substantial changes in the cable television ordinance from the original draft. B. East Main Street The City Administrator indicated that the concrete curb and gutter is in place and the gravel base is down. The City Administrator further indicated that it is anticipated that the first layer of blacktop will be placed on Main Street by the end of the week; and if the weather holds, the total black- topping will be completed this year. The City Administrator indicated that the electrical contractor has the conduit in for the signal light at Highway 1/169 and Main Street and that the signal light should be operational by February. C. Sidewalk Repairs The City Administrator indicated that the City's Street crew is repalrlng sidewalks on Main Street and will be working on Morton and Norfolk. The City Administrator indicated that the Street Department is repairing all of the very bad sidewalk areas first. D. Lawcon Grant The City Administrator indicated that the City of Elk River's application was number one in our region. The City Administrator further indicated that the City's grant application received 153 points from a total of 200. The City Administrator indicated that 19 grants were funded out of 192 applications and further indicated that Cannon Falls received a large grant in the amount of $606,000. The City Administrator indicated that the State office has indicated that the City of Elk River should have a good chance again next year. E. Sewer Line on 5th Street The City Administrator questioned the next step in the process of replacement of a sewer line on 5th street. Councilmember Duitsman indicated that the Utilities Commission has met regarding the feasibility study for the water and sewer line on 5th Street and have recommended that the City Council accept the feasibility study and assess fifty percent of the cost. Council- member Duitsman further indicated that the City Council should schedule public hearings to get the people's input regarding the proposed water and sewer line on 5th Street. F. Meeting Schedule The City Administrator indicated that Monday, October 8th is a holiday and that the City Council committee meeting could be scheduled for October 9th. It was the consensus that the City Council would hold a committee meeting on October 9th at the City Hall to discuss Planning Commission interviews, the Barthel developer's agreement, and the budget. The City Administrator indicated that October 22nd is scheduled for the assessment hearing for the Heavenly Hills project. It was the consensus that the City Council would hold the assessment