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1 <br />1 <br />1 <br />JOINT COUNCIL MEETING <br />December 17, 1985 <br />Page -3- <br />The formula for representation could be based on the number of <br />customers, usage or a combination of these factors as well as <br />other factors. Mayor Benson suggested that the length of the <br />franchise change so that these factors could be reviewed period- <br />ically. <br />Mayor Benson said the Lino Lakes Council is thinking in terms <br />of a seven member commission. Also Lino Lakes would like this <br />to be a gas utility commission only. Lino Lakes does not want <br />to be involved with Circle Pines sewer and water utilities. <br />Mr. Schumacher expressed concern on how future councils will <br />view the gas utility commission. He asked about granting Circle <br />Pines an exclusive franchise. Mr. Gibas said exclusive franchises <br />can now be challenged and further stated state law now forbids <br />granting exclusive franchises. <br />Mr. Keinath, Circle Pines Administrator said the Circle Pines <br />Council should now decide what they feel would be a workable <br />size for the gas utility commission and also work on a formula <br />for representation. <br />Mayor Benson asked that Mr. Schumacher send the proper information <br />to Circle Pines regarding the Rice Lake Estates Area, including <br />Council minutes when Lino Lakes formally gave Circle Pines the <br />franchise to this area. <br />Mr. Marier moved to have the City Administrator send a letter <br />to the Circle Pines gas commission informing them that the Gear - <br />man plat (Rice Lake Estates) which is scheduled for the spring <br />of 1986 was awarded to the Circle Pines gas utility and they <br />have the right to go in and service the area. Mr. Kulaszewicz <br />seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. <br />Mr. Ross said many of the problems of the past have been because <br />there has not been proper communciations. He felt it is real <br />important to maintain proper communications and have trust in <br />each other and go forward and have a real viable situation and <br />a profitable utility. <br />Mr. Kulaszewicz moved to adjourn at 8:00 P.M. Mr. Bohjanen seconded <br />the motion. Aye. <br />These minutes were considered and approved at a regular Council <br />meeting on January 13, 19861�,r „�_ <br />enjami �: - Mayor <br />'Marilyn G. Anderson, Clerk - Treasurer <br />221 <br />