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COUNCIL MINUTES AUGUST 11, 1997 Council Member Neal then asked why the proposed trunk line will be installed so far into the EGM Pipe Company property. Mr. Ahrens explained that the requirement is for the line to be laid 50 feet from the edge of the existing pavement based on the depth of the proposed sewer line. Council Member Neal asked if the line could possibly be installed on the opposite side of the street, to which Mr. Ahrens responded that is an option. Council Member Neal compared this proposed project to others in the past which have made a concerted effort to avoid disturbing existing property and its improvements. Council Member Kuether asked if a proposal including the total amount of construction cost would be forthcoming prior to the end of the 60 -day waiting period. Mr. Ahrens explained that this information would be included in the completed feasibility report, but that it would not include the area up to Main Street. Council Member Kuether stated that she has spoken to a number of property owners on both sides of Main Street who would consider using the new utilities if available to them. Mr. Ahrens explained that under the present proposal service could be extended to the immediate corner properties, but that the MUSA boundary ends with the first property beyond each corner. Council Member Kuether moved to close the public hearing at 7:00 P.M. Council Member Neal seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. CONSIDERATION OF 1998 CABLE TV BUDGET, RANDY SCHUMACHER Mr. Schumacher explained that each year the City Council of each member city of the North Central Suburban Cable Communications Commission is asked to review and approve the upcoming year's annual operating budget. In addition, this year the Council is required to approve the operating budget of the North Metro Media Center, which the member cities voted to incorporate into the overall operation this year. He stated that the Commission's operating budget for 1998 is proposed at $216,277. This is an increase of $20,459 over the 1997 budget. The increase is primarily attributable to one-time legal and consultant expenses for the renewal of the franchise agreement. The Media Center budget is proposed at $304,745 for 1998. There is no comparison to 1997, as this is the Center's first year of operation. Finally, Mr. Schumacher explained that under the terms of the agreement entered into with Meredith Cable for the transfer of ownership of the Media Center, the member cities may approve a $0.25 per year increase to the monthly subscriber PEG (public, education and government) Fee. The funds raised will go into a government capital equipment fund designed to replace and upgrade equipment at the Media Center. Member City Administrators and Managers have reviewed and made recommendations with respect to these issues, and Mr. Schumacher recommended approval. Council Member Bergeson moved to approve the 1998 cable TV budget, as presented. Council Member Neal seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT, BRIAN WESSEL Comprehensive Plan Neighborhood Meetings, Thursday, September 4, 1997 and Thursday, September 11, 1997 - Mr. Wessel reminded Council of the above dates, on which these meetings will take place at 6:00 P.M. respectively. He emphasized the importance of these joint task force mcetincs at which Staff will present the results of-discuss:nns thus f,ur OrToinc