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Charter Commission April 10, 2003 Page 3 APPROVED Acting Chair Carlson stated he does not see any dollars in the Plan for the Village. He stated there must be plans for the Village within the next five years. Councilmember O'Donnell advised there are infrastructure costs within the Plan. City Administrator Waite Smith advised the City does have some funding from the Metropolitan Council for the Village. At this point, the City does not know what the City's involvement will be with the development of the Village. The City is hoping a developer comes in and develops the area. The City does not have a viable project yet for the Village. There is,however, a developer working with the Tagg's on development of their property along with the City's property. Commissioner G. Lane stated the Commission is very happy the Five-Year Plan has become a reality. Road Reconstruction Update- City Administrator Waite Smith distributed and reviewed notes regarding street reconstruction in Lino Lakes along with an article written for the newsletter. The City has been planning for a$3.5 million dollar referendum for this fall for a reconstruction project in 2004-2005. However, the legislature may change the City's ability to hold referendums for street reconstruction. City Administrator Waite Smith reviewed the proposed reconstruction schedule for years 2003- 2007. Commissioner Trehus clarified that the road reconstruction will be funded by assessments and state aid dollars only. Councilmember O'Donnell inquired about any recourse the City has if the referendum does not pass or the legislature eliminates the City to hold a referendum. City Administrator Waite Smith advised she is unsure about any recourse the City may have. Right now the City can not go out and bond for road reconstruction. The City may have to leave the street as is. Commissioner Trehus suggested a letter listing road referendum pros and cons is sent out to residents. If residents understood the process better they may be more supportive of the referendums. Commissioner Dahl asked if the City is going to do any surveys prior to the referendum. City Administrator Waite Smith advised the City has no choice but to do a referendum for road reconstruction projects. However, it might be helpful to get information on how to sell the referendum to residents. 3