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?4 Council Work Session October 20, 1993 in this option, however, Mr. Schneider indicated he spoke with Kate Drewry of the RCWD just before the work session and she seemed to think a solution was workable. Mr. Schneider explained that there are two options 1). wait until the outcome of the project is clear or 2). install the pipe at this time. The church is of the opinion that their site work can be completed if the pipe is installed immediately. If not they are concerned there will be additional delays and costs and weather conditions will not permit completion. After some discussion Mayor Reinert stated that the pipe should be put in. John Powell will meet with the church's contractor on Thursday to see if they can bid on the work. Other bids have been solicited, however, most contractors are quite busy at this time of year. Bids will be reviewed at the Council meeting on Monday. Pastor Kendrick asked if costs are increased could the City consider some type of assistance - such as a rebate of permit fees. Mayor Reinert explained that if this happens - we would have to consult the City Attorney. Office Space Needs Update Mr. Schumacher explained that the City is looking at remodeling the Forjay Building to house the recreation department. Preliminary estimates are $45,000 for a temporary fix. More information will be provided at the next work session. Hugo/Lino Lakes Meeting Update Mr. Schumacher reported that the joint meeting with Hugo was a success. Three members attended representing Hugo. A variety of issues were discussed along with a joint project for planning on 135E and Main/Co. Rd. 14. Hugo is in the process of completing their comprehensive plan and then would like to work on a master plan for that intersection. The State of Mn. may have some grant funds available for such a project. It was further suggested that a standing committee be formed to work on this and to continue to have periodic meetings between the two communities. Lake Drive/Hwy 49 Intersection Update Mr. Schneider explained that the public hearing on assessments for this project is scheduled for Monday night. The assessments involve only one property owner and amount to approximately $430,000. Rather than have this property owner object to the assessment and thereby kill the project, staff has suggested the hearing be opened and then continued until the following meeting to allow additional time to meet with the property owner. A compromise is being worked out for the property owner that would allow the project to proceed with a reduced assessment and possible 2 1 1 1