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COUNCIL MINUTES DECEMBER 20, 1999 Staff recommended approval of the resolution as drafted to order a report. Attorney Hawkins explained that a feasibility report is required for public projects. Mayor Sullivan noted that the next agenda item addresses whether eminent domain should be authorized for the construction and suggested that issue be addressed prior to ordering a feasibility study. She noted that if the Council does not authorize eminent domain, a feasibility report is not needed. Attorney Hawkins explained that both agenda items must pass or neither would move forward. Mayor Sullivan asked that Item 6F be considered at this time. The Council agreed. Consideration of Resolution No. 99 - 140, Authorize Eminent Domain for Purposes to construct an extension of Apollo Drive from Lake Drive to 77th Avenue within the Northeast Quadrant of the Lino Lakes Town Center Project — (3/5 Vote Required) - William Hawkins - Staff advised that the resolution would authorize eminent domain proceedings to construct an extension of Apollo Drive from Lake Driv ��'t Avenue. Attorney Hawkins stated that staff believes in order for this are to be extended. He advised that an agreement has not yet be improvement but if the Council supports opening the ar to negotiate the matter, it should consider a public the possibility to negotiate a private project. llo Drive needs e funding of that ent, based on the inability ver, this would not eliminate Council Member Bergeson stated that s a County project on County Road J for trunk sewer improvement involvi n . main. He noted that eminent domain can end up in a number of ways: negotiat , *r emi ent domain, a friendly eminent domain, or a contentious eminent domai at this does not have to be a contentious process and often times a negotiat s successful with an amicable settlement. Council Member Lyde e i' he staff report recommends their application be considered and asked if all who approve the PDO needs to change their vote. Attorney Hawkins stated if the vote was unanimous, any member can bring it back for consideration. Council Member Lyden asked if that means any of the members can go back on their word. Attorney Hawkins noted the motion contained a time schedule which did not take place so the Council could move to reconsider based on what the Council believes is appropriate. Council Member Lyden asked if the Council is being asked to approve a road from Highway 49 to 77th Street and asked if there is a good idea of the alignment and who would be impacted. Attorney Hawkins explained that staff will need to speak with property owners prior to determining the alignment to assure the best alignment for the properties. Council Member Neal left the meeting at 8:33 p.m. 16