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November 1, 1976 A special meeting of the Lino. Lakes City Council was called to order at 8:10 P.M., November 1, 1976 by Mayor Bohjanen. Council members present; Karth, Schneider. Absent; McLean, Zelinka. Mr. Jim Schrantz was here representing the City of Blaine. Mr. Walter Williams representing the firm of Carley Engineering, City Engineers. Mayor Bohjanen said the purpose of this meeting is to discuss the possibility of the three Cities of Blaine, Lexington and Lino Lakes joining in a joint powers agree - ment for the purpose of applying for a Federal Grant for the installation of an over- head water system to serve the three communities. Mr. Schrantz, from Blaine, explained the concept of the system. This would be an overhead tank with the capacity for that portion of Lino Lakes South of the Free- way and West of Old Highway #8. This system would also serve a portion of Lexing- ton and serve as a backup system for the entire City. Mayor Bohjanen felt this is the most feasible way to apply for a grant for a system to serve that area. 1 Mr. Schrantz said what is needed is a joint powers agreement in order to apply for the grant. The work to be done in order to get the application in order and to supply all necessary information will cost approximately $4,500.00 which would be shared equally by the three communities. The availability of this money from the budget was discussed. Mr. Karth asked Mr. Schneider if there is a place where this amount could be cut. If this is approved, the money would have to be cut from some other fund, but he felt this could be done. He wasn't sure from just where as yet. The grant application is for just the well, overhead tank and the trunk lines. The laterals to serve the homes in the areas would be installed by the communities. Basically, Blaine would need to know the water requirements from Lino Lakes in order to size the truck lines large enough to handle the area proposed to be served. The estimated cost of the system would be approximately one and one -half million dollars. Mr. Williams was asked his opinion on the participation of Lino Lakes in this ven- ture. He felt that even if the City installs a system sometime in the future, this would be an excellent source for fire coverage. The pressure type systems do not afford the amount of water this system can. Also, this source would always be there even if a City system is installed. There was some discussion on the hearing for the Lakeview area that is scheduled for November 16, 1976 and how that area could be affected by this action. Mr. Schneider felt this is needed for the fire protection, if nothing else. Mr. Karth read the joint powers agreement as proposed by Blaine. Mr. Schneider moved to enter into the joint powers agreement with the Cities of Blaine and Lex- ington for the application for an EDA grant for water improvements and the related water storage project. Seconded by Mayor Bohjanen. Motion carried unanimously. A copy of this agreement is to be sent to Mr. Locher. Mr. Gotwald will give any data necessary to insure the trunk lines are sized to serve the Lakeview area. Mr. Schneider moved to adjourn at 9:15 P.M. Seconded by Mr. Karth. Aye.