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REGULAR WEEKLY MEETING OF THE ELK RIVER CITY COUNCIL HELD AT THE ELK RIVER PUBLIC LIBRARY SEPTEMBER 20, 1982 Members Present: Mayor Hinkle, Councilmembers Schuldt, Engstrom and Toth Members Absent: Councilmember Duitsman 1. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Hinkle. 2. Agenda Item 8~ - Ogden Road in the Peterson Addition, Item 9~ ~ Publishing of Information regarding the Gun Ordinance, and Item 10~ - 3.2 Percent Non-Intoxicating Malt Liquor On-Sale License for Tom Noon, were all items added to the September 20, 1982 City Council Agenda. COUNCILMAN ENGSTROM MOVED TO APPROVE THE SEPTEMBER20TH~1982CITY COUNCIL AGENDA AS AMENDED. COUNCILMAN .. SCHULDT. SECONDED THE. MOTION: . . THE. MOTION. PASSED 3-0. 3. Minutes COUNCILMAN SCHULDT MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE SEPTEMBER.7, 1982 CITY COUNCIL MEETING. COUNCILMAN ENGSTROM SECONDED THE MOTION. THE. MOTION PASSED 3-0. 4. Open. Mike Mr. Gary Rohling, a resident of the City of Elk River on Gates Avenue, indicated that on September 7th he observed the pipeline being placed in School Street and further indicated that there was no compacting being done; that the hole was just back filled. Mr. Rohling indicated that he had talked to the City Administrator, Councilman Toth and the City's engineer regarding his concerns, and further indicated that the City's engineer indicated that compaction tests were taken and that an inspector was on the job. Mr. Rohling also indicated that as the watermain line was placed, no compac.,,- tion was done and again, only backfilled with a loader. Mr. Rohling indicated that generally, specifications call for compaction and further indicated that he would not pay for the assessment of the storm sewer and School Street project if the work was not done properly} Mr. Terry Mauer, consulting engineer for the School Street project, indicated that there was an inspector on the job and. that compaction tests wer$ taken. l1t. Maulfer in- cated that six tests were taken and all passed except' one with 89% and the specifi- cations call for 90%. Mr. Mauer indicated that this is the first time he has heard about the possibility of a problem with the watermain and further indicated that he would have tests taken to determine if there would be a problem with the watermain. The City Administrator indicated that the City Engineer would investigate the possi- bility of a problem with compaction areund the watermainand report back to the City Council.