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COUNCIL MINUTES MAY 26, 1998 Council Member Neal moved to continue to stay in the Urban County CDBG Program through the 1999-2002 grant years. Council Member Bergeson seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Consideration of Resolution No. 98 - 77,Providing Issuance and Sale of$4,310,000 G.O. Improvement Bonds, 1998A and Resolution No. 98 - 78, Providing for Issuance and Sale of $2,000,000 G.O. Improvement Bonds, 1998B -Ms. Vaske stated that the Council had reviewed the upcoming construction projects in March, 1998. The projects funded by the 1998A bonds are Otter Lake Road Realignment, Lake Drive Trunk Utility, Phase 1, and Lilac Truck Utility. The project funded by the 1998B bond is Lake's Addition Reconstruction. The bond terms are both for 15 years and are funded by special assessments and property taxes. Mr. Jerry Shannon, Vice President of Springsted, Incorporated, stated that if the above resolutions are approved by Council,the City will begin taking bids on Monday, June 22, 1998. Bids will then be presented Monday evening,June 22, 1998,to Council to award the contract. Council Member Lyden moved to adopt Resolution No. 98 - 77, and Resolution No. 98 - 78, as presented. Council Member Neal seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Resolution No. 98 - 77 and Resolution No. 98 - 78 can be found at the end of these minutes. BUILDING DEPARTMENT REPORT,PETE KLUEGEL Consideration of SAC Refund Letter-Mr. Kluegel stated that the Council is aware that SAC collected from some Lino Lakes residents as part of their building permits and sent to the Metropolitan Council have been returned to the City by the Metropolitan Council. The Council has directed that a letter be written to these residents informing them that they may request a refund of the original SAC payment plus interest. Mr. Kluegel said that he has drafted a refund letter with the assistance of the City Clerk and the Finance Director. He is requesting authorization from the Council to mail the letter to the affected residents. Mayor Sullivan asked if Mr. Hawkins has reviewed the letter and if a process was in place to follow up on the letter with a six (6)month window. Mr. Kluegel indicated that a process was in place. Council Member Bergeson asked how many residents were affected. Mr. Kluegel stated 880 residents would be receiving the letter. Council Member Lyden moved to approve the refund letter, contingent on Mr. Hawkins review. Council Member Neal seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Consideration of the First Quarter Building Report- Mr. Kluegel presented the Council with the first quarter report from the Building Department and gave a brief overview. He asked Council to approve the first quarter Building Department report. 3