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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL APRIL 9, 2008 The Adminisri•ator pointed out that the current franchise fee expires in December of 2008, and the City must give Xcel Energy notice of the extension of the fee at least six months prior. Xcel Energy has reviewed the City's ordinance as well as the franchise documents, and agrees it is within the City's ability to extend the franchise fee provided that the rate remains the same. If the rate were to change, the City would have to enter into negotiations with Xcei. The City Administrator reported that a number of other cities have the franchise fee in place. He also noted that many cities have storm water utilities or fees for service, which Little Canada does not. Mr. McGraw inhoduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 2008-4-98 -AMENDINGAPPENDIX C OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE RELATIVE TO SUNSET OF ELECTRICAL FRANCHISE FEE The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Keis. Ayes (5). Nays (0). Resolution declared adopted. CONDIT The City Administrator reviewed his report dated March 31, 2008 STREET recommending that the Council call for an improvement hearing to again consider the reconstruction of Condit Street. The Administrator reported that the condition of Condit Street is extremely poor and is deteriorating rapidly. He presented pictures showing the street's present condition. The Administrator noted that a hearing was recently held to consider the urban reconsriuction of Condit Street. The adjacent property owners were opposed to the full urban reconstruction given impacts on existing trees as well as objection to the proposed street width. The Administrator stated that given the existing condition of the street, it is questionable how long the City will be able to keep the road passable. He also noted that given the economic climate, it may be possible to obtain a very favorable bid on the work. Based on this, the Administrator recommended that the Council consider the option of a rural section roadway at the same width and pavement location as currently exists. It should be noted, however, that the City's assessment policy provides for a 100% assessment of rural section improvements. Therefore, the cost to assessable cost to property owners would be only slightly less than full reconstruction.