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City Council Minutes June 3, 1996 Page 3 5,5. 5,9, 5.7. Mr. Meyers also suggested signing the road to inform drivers that there are children in the area and that the street is for residential use. City Engineer Terry Maurer indicated that the volume and speed of traffic was measured on Dodge Street. The volume going northbound on Dodge for a 24 hour time period was 300 vehicles. He indicated that the traffic speed was averaged at 30 mph on the north end and 35-38 mph on the south end. Police Chief Zerwas indicated that radar on Dodge has shown that speeds do not exceed 34 mph. Councilmember Scheel indicated that she received calls from area residents indicating that some of the people who are speeding on Dodge and are using the street as a thru-street are residents in that area. Police Chief Zerwas indicated that he would took into the issue of more signage on Dodge Street and more patrolling of the area. Sewer Revenue Bonds and Sewer Bonds Dave McGillivray of Springsted indicated he was late due to traffic. He briefly spoke about the G.O. bonds that were previously approved by the City Council. Accept Resi.qnation from WWTS Operator Pat Hendrickson City Administrator Pat Klaers requested the City Council to accept the resignation of Pat Hendrickson as of June 7, 1996. He also requested Council authorization to advertise for two part-time wastewater treatment plant employees. Discussion was held regarding the city's electrical needs and how much this would cost to hire out versus hiring a person with these skills. The City Council requested that the WWTS Superintendent keep track of the need and cost for electrical services. COUNClLMEMBER FARBER MOVED TO ACCEPT THE RESIGNATION OF PAT HENDRICKSON AS OF JUNE 7, 1996 AND TO AUTHORIZE THE WWTS SUPERINTENDENT TO ADVERTISE FOR TWO PART-TIME WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT EMPLOYEES AT PAY GRADE 1, LEVEL A ($6.54 PER HOUR). COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. Dwi.qht Kirkeide Requ City Administrator Pat Klaers indicated that identification and address information for Dwight Kirkeide is now on the 911 system. He also informed the Council that a 173rd Avenue Street sign has been installed off of Highway 10 at the access point to the Kirkeide homesite. Pat Klaers indicated that the legal status of the cartway has not be solved at this time, however, the City Attorney is working on the issue. Pat Klaers indicated that staff is recommending that Mr. Kirkeide be exempt from garbage and recycling services beginning in 1996. Councilmember Farber suggested that 1995 assessments for garbage and refuse service be removed because Mr. Kirkeide did not receive the service.