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• • • COUNCIL WORK SESSION JUNE 9, 1999 balance to the Mallard Lane trail construction if there was a greater need for the generator. Council Member Lyden had previously suggested that the $27,000 unreserved fund balance be used for funding some equipment in Brandywood Park. He did not want this item to be forgotten. Mr. DeGardner explained that if it appeared that the County was going forward with trail construction plans this fall, he would move some items in his budget to fund the balance of the Mallard Lane trail. He wanted assurances that the money would be returned to his budget for the year 2000. Council committed to completion of the Mallard Lane trail to coincide with the Anoka County trail development currently scheduled for this fall. If that occurs, the $27,000 will come from this year's undesignated funds to ensure coordination of completion of the trail. If Anoka County does not complete their trails this fall, Counc the balance of funding from the 2000 budget in addition to budget. o designating epartment A majority of Council Members felt the $27, be designated by Mr. DeGardner when Anok coordinating completion of the trail is was for these funds to be used to signated to the park fund to akes a determination of dates. If 1999, the recommended option ood Park. This matter will be added a • nday evening. DISCUSS GAS F1 FEES, LINDA WAITE SMITH Ms. Waite Smith ward did not attend this meeting. Mayor Sullivan explained that the Circle Pines Gas ompany pays a franchise fee to distribute natural gas in Lino Lakes. In 1997, the Lino Lakes City Administrator was negotiating with Minnegasco and NSP to establish gas franchise fees. When the City Administrator left the City, the negotiations stopped. The City Council was asked to affirm its direction to the current City Administrator to reopen the negotiations and consider dedicating any new franchise fees to a road reconstruction fund. The Council discussed the basis for the franchise fee. The gas suppliers could load their expenses against their fees. It was suggested that the City not depend on any real income until after the legal maneuvering has ended because the City may need to pay legal expenses related to the franchise fees. A resolution providing direction to the City Administrator and directing that 50% of the franchise fees be placed in the road reconstruction fund will be added to the agenda Monday evening.