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Regular Council Meeting Minutes 7-19-10 Page 2 COMMENTS FROM MAYOR RINKER: There were no comments. COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL PRESIDENT BUCKHOLTZ: There were no comments. DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS: SERVICE - Douglas Metzung Mr. Metzung reported that we have moved many trees along the SOM corridor. It looks much nicer. This is a reminder to everybody that we did not pay for those trees. We won a landmark case against Great Lakes Construction. We will begin replacing those in the Fall. As time goes on we will be filling in the open spots. BUILDING - John Marrelli There was no report. ENGINEERING - Tom Capnello Mr. Cappello reorted that the Wilson Mills Road culvert project is tentatively scheduled to begin on July 26t . We will have temporary closures but will be opening traffic during rush hour. On August 2°d they are planning then to do the lane closure. T'his is a projected schedule. It may change a little bit depending on certain items, but that is what the contractor has stated. We prepared a letter to go out to the residents and business owners. It has not been sent yet, but it is going out. Mayor Rinker added, the media are being advised. Mr. Cappello continued, we look forward to that. Also, the ravine cul de sac where the Thornapple Pump Station is located is finally landscaped. They did an excellent job. Mayor Rinker asked about residents' feedback. Mr. Cappello replied, they are happy to see that it is pretty well camoflauged and the project is done. LEGAL DEPARTMENT - Ms. Calta Ms. Calta stated if there are any questions about the letter prepared relative to the Charter Review proposals, she can answer them or defer them to Joe. It pretty much summarizes what we found in the way of the procedures for Council to follow with regard to the Charter Review recommendations for changes to the Charter.