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1 1 1 COUNCIL WORK SESSION MARCH 23, 1987 4 Work Session of the Lino Lakes City Council was called to order by Mayor Benson at 5:50 P.M. Council Members present: Marier, Bisel Bohjanen, Reinert' City Engineer, Ron Stahlberg; Public Works ` Director, Don Volk; City Administrator, Randy Schumacher and Clerk - Treasurer, Marilyn Anderson were also present' City Assessor - Mr' Schumacher told the Council he has invited Mrs Roisum, former City Assessor to appear tonight to answer questions the Council may have regarding this position. He also noted that he had received a letter from the County Assessors office stating that this office would preform the 1987 assessment for this City for $13,093.00. Mrs' Roisum noted that this is just for the assessment and would not ' include other services that the Council may need such as certain investigations, public information and assistance for tax increment financing. Mr' Mnrier asked Mrs' Roisum why the value of farm land in Lino Lakes increased this year when it is commonly known that the value of farm land throughout the state has declined' Mrs' Roisum explained that in the metro seven county area, farm land also is valued by the potential use for development. There was discussion about the service provided by the County and the lack of cooperation or rapport` as well as the problem the County seems to be having between its own departments. Mayor Benson asked Mrs' Roisum what her recommendation would be for assessor services for Lino Lakes. She explained because of the many things that are happening in Lino Lakes a city assessor would be the most effective way to go' She also noted that there are people in the field that would do a good job for Lino Lakes. Mayor Benson thanked Mrs. Roisum for attending this evening' Ron Stahlberg - Comprehensive Water Study - Mr' Stahlberg explained that three locations for a water tower had been considered during the March 9th Work Session' The Country Lakes Park site and the 12th Avenue site appear to be the best sites and explained that possibly the 12th Avenue Site could service the entire urban service area Later a second tower would be needed to service the area north n' ' 35W and Lake Drive' Sizes and costs of water towers were discussed. Mr' Stahlberg explained that if the 12th Avenue site were chosen, he would recommend a one million gallon tank and the oust would be approximately $900,000 plus the costs of the water mains and well' This tower could service Page 1