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• • • COUNCIL MINUTES SEPTEMBER 9,1996 as an innovative program which integrates multiple uses and provides the City with a special identity. As part of the submission, the Metropolitan Council has requested that Council authorize application for the grant represented by this Resolution No. 96 - 119. Council Member Kuether expressed concern about restrictions that may be placed on the Town Center project as a result of receiving these funds in this manner. Mr. Wessel explained that review will take place in November, at which time concerns can be addressed and reviewed; but that no restrictions are foreseen at this time. Council Member Lyden raised the issue of publication regarding a police station being built in the Town Center "next year". Mr. Wessel indicated that considerable planning remains to be finalized, and that the article referred to by Council Member Lyden simply alludes to possibilities. Council Member Kuether moved to adopt Resolution No. 96 - 119, as presented. Council Member Bergeson seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Resolution No. 96 - 119 can be found at the end of these minutes. Consideration of Approving Contract Between Blue Yonder Balloon Company and the City of Lino Lakes - Mr. Wessel explained that the promotional program established to promote the identity of Lino Lakes within and outside the community has included the use of Blue Yonder Balloon Company's hot air balloon for the past two years. This balloon is an integral part of that promotional campaign and has included highly -visible flights over the community and surrounding areas this year. Mr. Wessel added that with 1997 promising to be the year that development begins in Town Center, the balloon will be an important and cost-effective part of that promotional program. Therefore, Staff recommended approval of the annual contract beginning September 9, 1996, the terms of said contract remaining the same as in the past. Council Member Neal stated that he has received a number of positive comments regarding this advertising tool. Council Member Neal moved to approve the contract between Blue Yonder Balloon Company and the City of Lino Lakes. Council Member Bergeson seconded the motion. Motion carried, with Council Member Lyden voting no. Consideration of MUSA Growth Area Reserve Criteria - Mr. Wessel explained that the Metropolitan Council recently approved 150 net buildable acres of MUSA Reserve to the City of Lino Lakes to be allocated to properties located south and east of the Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Regional Park Reserve (Sewer Districts 1, 4, and 6). Presently 141 net acres remain and are intended to be allocated on an interim basis through 1997-98. MUSA reserve should be equitably distributed over a two-year period (mid 1996 through mid 1998), or prior to completion of the Comprehensive Plan revision. MUSA reserve shall be allocated only to properties located within Sewer Districts 1, 4, and 6. The interim MUSA Reserve criteria will provide a guideline for consideration of requests for MUSA allocation, and shall be interpreted as appropriate on an individual development project basis. Staff recommended approval of the interim MUSA Reserve Criteria, which consists of the following: 1. An application for MUSA Reserve shall be considered at the time of Preliminary Plat Approval.