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August 13, 1984 281 Mayor Benson said he liked Mr. Davidson's suggestion of holding the hearing first. Mr. Hawkins felt this could result in the City having to pay for the costs of the plans and specifications if the developers backed out. The main concern of the Council is that the City not have to pay for any of the assessments. Mr. Schumacher suggested that some developers have a letter of credit with only one year being collectable. This releases some of their capital for working capital. This was discussed by the Council and generally it was felt that this would protect the City and would also give the developers a break. Mr. Davidson asked for authorization to start working with the Correc- tional Facility and the Council give their permission. There was discussion on the splitting of the project and splitting the bond issue into two separate issues. Mr. Schumacher asked for permission to work out the Letter of Credit with the developers in conjunction with Mr. Davidson and Mr. Hawkins perhaps along the lines that he had suggested. The Council agreed. If this can be worked out, then this will be brought back to the Council for their consideration. Mr. Marier moved to table consideration of this Resolution. Seconded by Mr. Kulaszewicz. Motion carried unanimously. ORDINANCE #05 -84 BASTIEN REZONE 2nd READING Mr. Kulaszewicz moved to approve this Ordinance as presented and waive the reading. Seconded by Mr. Bohjanen. Motion carried unanimously. ORDINANCE 06 -84 TRANSMISSION TOWER AMENDMENT 2nd READING Mr. Kulaszewicz moved to waive the reading of this Ordinance and approve as written. Seconded by Mr. Marier. Motion carried unanimously. ATTORNEY'S REPORT Mr. Hawkins presented the Council a copy of the Supreme Court's decision on the Wilson suit. He outlined the background of the case and noted that both the County Court and Supreme Court had dismissed the case against the City but the Supreme Court allowed inverse condemnation. The City's insurance carrier will no longer defend the City in this case. The case is now back in Anoka County District Court with per- mission to Mr. Wilson to amend his pleadings. Mr. Wilson's attorney has contacted Mr. Hawkins for an out -of -court settlement negotiations. There has been a meeting set up for tomorrow morning to discuss this matter. Mr. Hawkins will keep the Council informed as to the progress. Mayor Benson asked that the Council be kept up to date on all discussion on this matter. Mr. Hawkins had researched the Anti -Trust law and felt this would not apply to the consideration of which company to grant permission to serve the Rice Lake area with natural gas.