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1 1 261 COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 25, 1993 program. Mr. Schumacher will also checked these items and give the information to the City Council. Council Member Kuether moved to approve the Disbursement Listing with the exception of the billing for the civil defence sirens. Council Member Neal seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. NEW BUSINESS Comprehensive Gas Franchise Plan for the City of Lino Lakes for January 1, 1994 - Mr. Schumacher explained that the City has a "window of opportunity" with the Circle Pines Gas Company and he would like to start the process to assess this area to determine what plan of action would be in the best interest of the City. He also noted that the gas franchise with the former Midwest Gas now Minnegasco has lapsed and must be renegotiated. Mr. Schumacher said he will be working on this matter over the next several months and anticipates the need for some professional assistance to prepare options to present to the City Council. The City Council will have to decide how they want to proceed. Mr. Schumacher also noted that the federal government will be changing some rules and regulations regarding gas utilities and this is a good time to review all avenues open to the City. Council Member Kuether asked if there is a time table for this matter and Mr. Schumacher said no, however, the City must notify the City of Circle Pines 18 months prior to any change in the operation of that gas utility. Set Canvass Board for November 3, 1993, 5:00 P.M. - This date was set for the City Council to canvass the municipal election. Council Member Neal moved to adjourn at 7:40 P.M. Council Member Kuether seconded the motion. Aye. These minutes were considered, corrected and approved at a regular City Council meeting held on November 8, 1993. MaiilynJG. Anderson, Vernon F. Reinert, Clerk -Treasurer Mayor PAGE 11