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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL APRIL 23, 2008 summary of the procedures related to the bonding for and collection of these costs as outlined in his report dated April 18, 2008. The City Attorney reported that this statutory authority is set to sunset in the summer of 2009 without legislative extension. He felt it was a great tool for the City to provide assistance as has been requested by the townhome associations. The Attorney felt this was a hybrid of the special assessment process, and noted that the City would have the ability to set the terms and conditions of the bond repayment process. McGraw asked what types of projects this would be used for, i.e. a new roof. The Administrator replied that it could be used for roof or window replacement. Improvements would have to be to the common areas of a townhome property and could not be for improvements to individual units. Blesener pointed out that there would be no cost to the residents of the City. The Administrator replied that that is correct. The City would have to ability to bond for townhome improvements without that debt counting against the City's net debt. The Administrator reviewed the process, noting that the first step would be that townhome property owners (minimum of 25%) petition the City to impose a fee on the property owners that would be used to recover the cost of an improvement. Once that petition is received, the City would hold a public hearing to establish a housing improvement area as well as another hearing on the fee and the improvements. Townhome owners would have the right to object and appeal to the district court similar to the special assessment process. The consensus of the Council was that this would be a good means for the City to assist townhome associations to finance costs of improvements. Improvements to these properties will help to sustain the tax base in Little Canada. The Administrator again noted that the debt would be outside the City's debt limits. He suggested that he put together a summary sheet for this program, and submit to the townhome associations in the City to determine the level of interest. Blesener suggested that the City Attorney put together a draft ordinance for Council consideration in implementing this program. MAPLEWOOD The City Administrator reviewed his report dated April 18, 2008 relative SEWER/ to bid results for the Maplewood Sewer/Water Project and the City WATER Engineer's report dated Apri123, 2008. The Administrator reported that PROJECT the City of Maplewood will be awarding the bid to C. W. Houle in the UPDATE amount of $1,875,809.00, with Little Canada being responsible for $95,785.90. The Little Canada portion of the bid covers the installation of a sewer extension to allow for gravity sanitary service to properties south of LaBore Road. This will eliminate the need for three lift stations to 20