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COUNCIL MINUTES DECEMBER 15, 1997 EMERGENCY ORDINANCE, No. 37 - 97, Extension of Emergency Telecommunications Ordinance - Ms. Wyland explained that the Planning and Zoning Board continued its public hearing regarding this matter to its January meeting. It is anticipated that following that meeting a draft ordinance will be available for presentation to Council. However, in the meantime, the moratorium established by Ordinance No. 10 - 97 and extended by Ordinance No. 28 - 97 must be extended again by 90 days to allow for the first and second readings of the new ordinance as well as its publication. Council Member Kuether moved to approve Emergency Ordinance No. 37 - 97, as presented. Council Member Lyden seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Emergency Ordinance No. 37 - 97 can be found at the end of these minutes. CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT, DAVID AHRENS Consideration of Resolution No. 97 - 180 Ordering Improvement and Preparation of Plans and Specifications, Lilac Street Trunk Utilities - Mr. Ahrens explained that Staff is requesting approval by Council to order plans and specifications for the Lilac Street trunk utility improvements. The feasibility study for the Lilac Street trunk utility improvements was accepted by Council at its November 24, 1997 meeting. Since the developer is the only property owner subject to proposed assessment, the developer can waive his right to a public hearing and appeal of assessment, and waive 50 of the normal 60 -day waiting period prior to ordering the project. The developer has submitted these waivers to Staff. Mr. Ahrens reminded Council that this project consists of construction of trunk utilities along Lilac Street and Laurie Avenue to serve Behm's 4th, 5th and 6th Additions as well as property between Lilac Street and Main Street. Pursuant to the City's Public Improvement Financing Policy, it is responsible for oversizing of the utilities and construction of the proposed lift station. The project schedule is as follows: Order Improvements December 15, 1997 Approve Plans and Specifications February 9, 1998 Award Construction Contract March 23, 1998 Start Construction April, 1998 End Construction July, 1998 Council Member Kuether moved to adopt Resolution No. 97 - 180, as presented. Council Member Neal seconded the motion. Motion carried, with Council Member Lyden voting no. Resolution No. 97 - 180 can be found at the end of these minutes. 20