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• • COUNCIL MINUTES SEPTEMBER 8, 1997 to purchase the one -acre parcel known as Lot 2, Block 1, The Village No. 1. Mr. Wessel added that the Ordinance will be published in the Quad Community Press newspaper and will take effect 30 days after publication. Staff recommended approval of Ordinance No. 24 - 97. Council Member Bergeson moved to approve Ordinance No. 24 - 97, as presented. Council Member Neal seconded the motion. Motion carried with Council Member Lyden voting no. Ordinance No. 24 - 97 can be found at the end of these minutes. CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT, DAVID AHRENS Consideration of Resolution No. 97 - 118, Approve Plans and Specifications and Order Advertisement for Bids, Public Works Storage Building - Mr. Ahrens explained that on August 11, 1997, Council approved the construction of a 4,800 -square -foot storage building at the City Hall property. The building will be used for storage of City vehicles and equipment. The plans and specifications are complete and Staff is requesting Council approval so that bids can be solicited. Mr. Ahrens added that, assuming Council approval of the plans and specifications, bids will be opened on Thursday, October 2, 1997, with Council awarding a contract on October 13, 1997. Construction should be complete this year for winter use. Council Member Lyden moved to adopt Resolution No. 97 - 118, as presented. Council Member Neal seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Resolution No. 97 - 118 can be found at the end of these minutes. Consideration of FIRST READING, Ordinance No. 26 - 97, Amending Section 401.18, Subdivision 7, Municipal Water System , Connection Applications - Mr. Ahrens stated that Ordinance No. 26 - 97 adds Subdivision 7 to the Lino Lakes City Code requiring new homes to install an automatic meter -reading device (AMR). The Code specifies the location and method of installation of the meter and the meter interface unit. The AMR device will allow the City to read meters via a telephone call within the home to a computer at City Hall. By implementing this system the City will save on future need to increase meter reading personnel and/or length of time to read meters. Mr. Ahrens added that this Ordinance covers new construction and existing water utility accounts will remain on the current method of meter reading. However, Staff will likely request Council to change certain neighborhoods over to the new meter reading system some time in the future. These neighborhoods include new developments such as Clearwater Creek, Trappers Crossing, and Pheasant Hills. Staff recommended that the FIRST READING of Ordinance No. 26 - 97 be approved. Council Member Bergeson moved to approve Ordinance No. 26 - 97, as presented. Council Member Neal seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.