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1 COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 11, 1988 That the proposed improvement to the Lino Lakes Correctional Facility Sewer and Water system be referred to Mr. Ron Stahlberg for study and that he is instructed to report to the Council with all convenient speed advising the Council in a preliminiary way as to whether the proposed study is feasible and as to whether it should be made as proposed or in connection with some other improvement, and the estimated cost of the improvement as recommended. Adopted by the Council of the City of Lino Lakes this eleventh day of April, 1988. Marilyn NO/ e am n . Anderson, Clerk - Treasurer enson, Mayor CONSIDERATION OF GRANTING A FRANCHISE TO NSP FOR GAS AND ELECTRIC UTILITIES - DAVID SCHWARTZ Mr. Schwartz introduced himself as manager of community services for NSP and requested passage of the sample franchise ordinances sent to the Council in their packets for both gas and electric utilities. He explained that in the past NSP always operated in communities under a franchise agreement. In 1975 the Public Utility Commission was formed and franchises were not pursued. Now NSP feels they must return to the use of franchises. Mr. Schumacher did have City Attorney Hawkins review both franchise ordinances. It was noted that the sample ordinances were written by NSP and the League of Cities for uniformity and conformity throughout the entire area. Mr. Hawkins referred to Section 6, Subdivisions 1 and 3 and explained that he felt this needed further consideration. Mr. Reinert asked how this ordinance fits with North Central or with Circle Pines gas franchises. It was explained that the franchise used by North Central is the same in all communities however, it may not be the same as NSP or Circle Pines. Mr. Schwartz explained that all communities are offered the same franchise however, some communities have not adopted the ordinance as presented and are on hold. PAGE 9 011