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COUNCIL MEETING MAY 13, 1996 John Sullivan, 7132 Whippoorwill Lane - Mr. Sullivan explained that he was asked by the Lino Lakes Charter Commission to come before the City Council and ask for a response to several questions. He noted that the two (2) new Council Members and a reelected Council Member ran for office on a platform that included doing something about the condition of many City streets. He asked if the City Council had yet prepared a plan to improve those streets. Mr. Sullivan asked why the City Council is delinquent in preparing a Five Year Financial Plan for the City. He explained that the Charter Commission is working to prepare a plan to assist the City Council regarding replacing or repairing these streets. The Charter Commission is also determining whether or not the City Charter is outdated. Another question under discussion is whether or not to add another section to the City Charter specifically dealing with the street issue. Council Member Neal told Mr. Sullivan that he did not support the proposed City Charter amendment and did not get involved with the street issue. Council Member Lyden explained that street issue is not a political issue but is an infrastructure issue and is of real concern. He felt that the Charter Commission is asking for direction on how the City Council would like this matter handled. Mayor Landers explained that he did not support the City Charter amendment and felt that the current City Charter should be reviewed to determine if there is something already in the Charter that would allow reconstruction of deteriorating streets. Mr. Sullivan invited the City Council to attend the July 11, 1996 regular Charter Commission meeting and let the Charter Commission know how the City plans to deal with the reconstruction of deteriorating streets. He also asked the City Council to let the Charter Commission know when the Five Year Financial Plan will be available. CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING, IMPROVEMENT OF 12TH AVENUE/HOLLY DRIVE Mr. Ahrens explained that over the past few months, staff has met with Mr. Hokanson and his attorney, to discuss the conditions for approval of the Trapper's Crossing preliminary plat. On Friday, April 12, 1996, City staff and the developer met and reached a tentative agreement which will allow the City to assess the Trapper's Crossing project $285,000.00 for the 12th Avenue and Holly Drive improvements. The improvements will consist of constructing the streets to the City rural design standard, 2 - 12 foot driving lanes with four (4) foot paved shoulders and turning lanes at Birch Street and Ash Street. This improvement will extend from Birch Street to, at least, the entrance to Trapper's Crossing. If the construction bids come in higher than expected, the City can elect to reject the bids, revise the scope of the project to keep the costs within the assessed amount, or seek additional funding to cover the costs. Mr. Hokanson has not signed this agreement and has asked that a clause be included in the agreement stating that there will be no additional assessments to all phases of Trapper's Crossing for the improvement of 12th Avenue and Holly Drive. PAGE 3