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COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 22, 1996 of the Joint Powers Agreement, it would make sense to go back and straightened out what has happened in the past five (5) years. Chief Bennett noted that if his recommended changes are approved, some sections of the Joint Power Agreement will have to be renumbered. Chief Bennett explained that if the balancing formula is repealed as he is recommending, that because the City of Lino Lakes has received money under the balancing formula for a four (4) year period, that Lino Lakes would have to pay it back over a two (2) year period. The amount to repay is $11,218.00 per year. Chief Bennett that this is less a significant amount than what the City of Lino Lakes would have to pay under a balancing formula for one year. Chief Bennett said repeal of the balancing formula is in the best of all three (3) cities because the amount is unpredictable and hard to justify. Council Member Kuether asked Mr. Schumacher where the money will come from to reimburse the other two (2) cities. Mr. Schumacher explained that the money is in the 1996 General Fund Budget and will be in the 1997 General Fund Budget. Council Member Neal moved to adopt Resolution No. 96 - 09 Amending the Centennial Fire District Joint Powers Agreement. Council Member Lyden seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Resolution No. 96 - 09 can be found at the end of these minutes. CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT, DAVID AHRENS Consideration of Accepting Bids, Marshan Lake Condominiums Street and Utility Improvements - Mr. Ahrens explained that on December 18, 1995, the plans and specifications for the Marshan Lake Condominium street and utility project were approved and an advertisement for bids was ordered. Thirteen (13) bids were received and opened on Thursday, January 18, 1996. He recommended that the City Council accept the bids at this time and his recommendation that award of the contract take place at the February 12, 1996 Council meeting. Council Member Bergeson moved to adopt Mr. Ahrens recommendation. Council Member Kuether seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Consideration of Resolution No. 96 - 03, Approve Plans and Specifications and Order Advertisement for Bids, Pumphouse No. 3 - Mr. Ahrens explained that plans and specifications for the well and pumphouse No. 3 were ordered at the September 26, 1995 City Council meeting. The well drilling was completed the first week of January, 1996. City Council action is requested to order the improvement, approve plans and PAGE 28