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COUNCIL MINUTES AUGUST 12, 1996 and specific to land use at interstate intersections. Council Member Kuether recommended that the Comprehensive Plan committee review the previous interchange study. Mr. Wessel indicated that it would be included in background preparations. Council Member Lyden expressed strong exception to expending the proposed amounts of money on the proposed services. Mr. Ahrens stated that analyses required in the overall Plan are exclusive to Lino Lakes, and defraying costs through use of other studies is not a viable alternative. Council Member Bergeson pointed out that a Comprehensive Plan representative agreed to speak to Council prior to that project going forward, and asked if it might be beneficial to have a SRF representative make a similar presentation for Council's enlightenment. Mr. Ahrens stated that SRF would be happy to make such a presentation. Mr. Schumacher added that Staff has possibly acquired an unfair advantage over Council as it has worked closely on the background for this proposal; and he agreed that a presentation would be highly appropriate. Council Member Kuether asked if Lino Lakes has a traffic problem. Mr. Schumacher stated that according to Metropolitan Council, Lino Lakes has a significant transportation problem. Council Member Bergeson moved to table this item until the first Council work session in September. Council Member Lyden seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Consideration of Resolution No. 96 - 92 Accepting Utility Easements and Authorizing Payment, Fourth Avenue Trunk Utility Improvements - Mr. Ahrens explained that on August 14, 1995 Council ordered plans and specifications for the Fourth Avenue Trunk Utility Project. This project includes the construction of sanitary sewer and watermain along Fourth Avenue and Lilac Street to serve the Behm's Century Farms Development. The project, including construction, engineering, and easement acquisition, is proposed to be funded by the Area and Unit Funds to be collected through the Behm's Century Farms Development. The feasibility report for the Fourth Avenue Trunk Utility Improvements estimated easement acquisition to cost $30,000 compared to the $17,925 actual cost. Council Member Lyden moved to adopt Resolution No. 96 - 92, as presented. Council Member Kuether seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Resolution No. 96 - 92 can be found at the end of these minutes. Authorization of Purchase Agreement, Water Storage Tank No. 2 - Mr. Ahrens explained that construction of the City's second water storage tank includes the purchase of land to accommodate the tank. Staff reviewed site alternatives for the construction of the tank and determined that the parcel located west of the realigned Otter Lake Road best meets the City's criteria for siting of the tank. Mr. Richard Schreier, owner of the property, has agreed to sell the 1.03 -acre parcel to the City for $67,500 (45,000 square feet at $1.50 per square foot). This price is based on previous land sales in the area and on the property's General Business zoning 12