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Council Meeting July 12, 1982 Mrs. Elsenpeter pointed out that the Letter of Credit is valid until the end of July and therefore an extension is unnecessary at this time. She felt that Mr. Tramm should present a Letter of Credit covering the cost of the improvements, then consider an IIIextension at that time. Mr. Marier pointed out that is exactly what he meant, however, the lack of dollars covered to day which has been approved. Mayor Benson felt this gives Mr. Tramm a couple of extra weeks to look for financing before this Council makes a decision on his request. On voting, the motion carried. ENGINEER's REPORT Mr. Davidson reported on the permit for the sewer discharge for the Correctional Facility that is discharged within the City of Lino Lakes. Mr. Davidson explained the operation of this facility noting that the request for the extension is for 31 years. Mr. Davidson felt there is no solution to this problem until the interceptor is available to serve this facility. Mr. Davidson felt the 31/2 year extension request is reasonable in that, if the normal sequence of events takes place, this facility could not be served until sometime in 1985. Based on all available information, he would recommend that the City retain the right to extend sewer to the facility, if it became available, and the public health was threatened. Mr. Marier asked if there were any health problems at this time and Mr. Davidson said, No. Mr. Marier asked what the obligations of the State of Minnesota are since III this is a State facility. Mr. Davidson said they have some tight monitoring requirements that must take place within the 31 year period. Mr. Marier asked what the State's obligation to put sewer to the facility is? Mr. Davidson, said he wasn't aware of that at this time. Mr. Marier felt it might be wise to contact the State and ask what their thoughts are in this matter. Mr. Davidson felt this is a policy decision this Council will need to make. Mrs. Elsenpeter moved to instruct the City Administrator to write the State Department of Corrections with the City's concerns and ask what their plans in the future are indicating that the City would like some sort of statement from them as to their intents when sewer is available, or if the City determines there is a health problem before the termination of the permit, what the position would be at that time. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Davidson gave a brief report on the request of the Council that he set some standards for the location of utilities within the street right -of -ways. These sketches have been presented to the City Administrator and Mr. Davidson suggested a work session to review this proposal. Mr. Davidson requested that his firm not be asked to present a proposal for the Senior Citizen's Building. He felt it would be more cost effective to continue with the firm that has presented a proposal. IIIMORTGAGE REVENUE BONDS Mr. Karth reported on the availability of these funds and presented the time frame of application. He also noted that before any application is made, the firm must have the City's approval, Metropolitan Council approval and Minnesota Housing approval. Six of