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1 1 1 COUNCIL MEETING MAY 23, 1988 line more than once during a ten year period. Mr. Stahlberg also said that he could not recall such an instance. Mayor Benson asked Mr. Hawkins if all three utility companies would have the right to place gas lines on one street. Mr. Hawkins said yes, the City does not have the right to pick and choose a utility. Anti -trust laws have also been applied to municipalities. He also noted that the City could regire all three gas companies to use the same trench. Mr. Reinert was concerned regarding vacation of public right -of -ways. Mr. Schwartz said the city could avoid problems by retaining an easement for utility purposes. Mr. Schumacher told the Council that Mr. Brueggman has contacted him to let him know that he is in favor of NSP serving his development. Mayor Benson asked why we need an electric franchise. Mr. Hawkins explained that although electric service areas are designed by the Public Utility Commission, NSP has been serving this area without a franchise. This is an agreement between the City and NSP regarding the installation and maintenance of service. Mr. Bisel said he was concerned about transmission towers and other overhead structures. Mr. Hawkins noted that these structures are subject to condition use permits and the City can regulate them in this manner. Mr. Bisel moved to approve the first reading of Ordinance No. 06 - 88 regarding electric service. Mr. Bohjanen seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Bisel moved to approve the first reading of Ordinance No. 07 - 88 regarding gas service. Mr. Reinert seconded the motion. Mr. Bisel asked Mr. Schwartz if NSP intended to start construction soon. Mr. Schwartz explained a survey would be conducted first, but the construction will be completed before the upcoming heating season. Voting on the motion, motion carried unanimously. SECOND READING, ORDINANCE NO. 04 - 88, ESTABLISHING SEWER AND WATER RATES BY RESOLUTION PAGE 2 051