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1 COUNCIL MEETING ' APRIL 10, 1989 5 wetland and into the right -of -way where they could easily be serviced. Mr. Stahlberg also noted that since the original route was planned, several residential plats have been submitted, there is a potential for a shopping center at 35W and Lake Drive and there is a planned shopping center for Lake Drive and highway #49. The alternate route will be able to service all of these additions to the trunk lines. The only additional cost will be for a lift station that was originally planned for seven or eight years in the future. Mr. Stahlberg gave the costs for construction for each route and recommended that the Council approve the alternate route. The disadvantage to the alternate route is that there will be a moderate increase in utility power. Mr. Bisel moved to adopt the alternate route as indicated by the City Engineer and his recommendations. Mr. Bohjanen seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. OLD BUSINESS Reminder'of Board of Equalization, Wednesday, April 19, 1989, 7:00 P.M. Legislative Conference Review - Mr. Schumacher explained that the emphasis of the conference review was educational funding, property tax relief, state aids and Year of the City which deals basically with the city of Minneapolis, St. Paul and Duluth. There was an update on what may happen with the "sunset clause" regarding use of the motor vehicle excise tax and how this would impact municipal state aid for street construction. Mr. Schumacher noted that the amount of funds returned to the cities could be reduced. Other items discussed were the Environment Trust Fund, a large transportation package and the possibility of a recess within the next three years. Mayor Benson noted that Tax Increment Financing was also discussed and the municipal representatives asked that this situation be left as it is as that the cities can determine where they are before changes are made. He suggested that everyone send letters to the representatives expressing their individual concerns. Mayor Benson said he had a feeling that if the representatives did not get real hard pushing, they forget community concerns very soon. Mr. Bisel said he resented the fact that many of the representatives are so arrogant. It is almost like they are elected for life. Mayor Benson said he had the impression that the representatives were looking down on the elected officials and he was not real comfortable that they were listening with both ears. Mr. Schumacher said he would get a voting calendar to see how the Lino-rakes representatives are supporting our concerns.