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COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 22, 1996 the southeast quadrant of the I-35E/Main Street interchange. The watermain would be extended to this area from the existing trunk watermain on Birch Street near Sherman Lake Road. The plans for this project were ordered by the City Council February 12, 1996 and a draft set of plans have been submitted to the City staff for their review. Construction of these improvements is scheduled to begin near the end of May, 1996. The funding source for this project is the City's Area/Unit (Enterprise) Fund, no assessments are proposed as part of this project. A copy of the advertisement for bids has been forwarded to the legal newspapers contingent upon the City Council's approval of this resolution. Mr. Ahrens explained that since this project is a City initiated project, a 4/5ths majority vote is required. Mr. Wessel said that the City Council complimented him on the pace at which we were able to develop the Apollo Business Park. He accepted the compliment on behalf of the staff and consultants. However, the most important part of that team is the City Council and the support that you gave the whole effort for the Apollo Business Park. Mr. Wessel said that this is another key issues regarding the development of the Clearwater Creek Business Park. He said that he will be bringing before the City Council on Monday evening two (2) businesses for that park which will kick off that development. This watermain project is very much a part of the commitment that staff has made to those businesses. Mr. Wessel asked for City Council consideration on this project. Council Member Kuether moved to adopt Resolution No. 96 - 41. Council Member Neal seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Resolution No. 96 - 41 can be found at the end of these minutes. CONSIDERATION OF ANNUAL APPOINTMENTS, RANDY SCHUMACHER Mr Schumacher explained that each year the City Council is required to made annual appointments to its advisory Boards. As in the past, the vacancies were advertised and applicants were interviewed. At the City Council work session on April 17th, the following consensus was arrived at regarding those vacancies: PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD Allan Robinson Caroline Dahl Donald Dunn CIRCLE PINES GAS UTILITY BOARD Vern Reinert PAGE 44