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COUNCIL MINUTES NOVEMBER 25, 1996 to construct industrial and commercial sites. Recently, Staff reviewed a proposal to construct an Amoco station with attached restaurant at the corner of Main Street and Otter Lake Road. The location of this proposal necessitates the construction of road and utilities to serve the site and other undeveloped property in the area. This work is proposed to be completed under the same contract as the Otter Lake Road realignment project planned for next Spring. Mr. Ahrens explained that the City Council ordered the preparation of a feasibility report at the October 28, 1996 regular Council meeting. The report has been completed by the City's engineering consultant TKDA, Inc. In accordance with Minnesota State Statute 429 and the Lino Lakes City Charter, the feasibility report is to be received by the City Council and a public hearing scheduled. The public hearing is scheduled for the December 16, 1996 Council meeting. Council Member Neal moved to adopt Resolution No. 96 - 151 as recommended by Mr. Ahrens. Council member Bergeson seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Resolution No. 96 - 151 can be found at the end of these minutes. Consideration of Approval of Drainage Study - Mr. Ahrens explained that Staff requested a proposal from SEH, Inc. to conduct a drainage study of the northwest corner of the City. The purpose of the drainage study is to provide information for identifying possible improvements to the drainage system that should be undertaken (such as ditch cleaning, culvert repair or replacement). This study is designated as a high priority task item in the City's Water Management Plan due to known existing drainage problems and past problems with the ditch system. The cost of the drainage study is for a not -to -exceed amount of $9,200.00 and will be funded by the Surface Water Management Fund. This fund is supported by charges to developments in the City. Council Member Bergeson noted that the City Council has already ordered a drainage study of adjacent areas and asked Mr. Ahrens if doing this area at the same time as the adjacent areas will save the City money. Mr. Ahrens said there is usually a cost savings when two or more projects are studied at the same time. Council Member Neal moved to approve the drainage study as proposed by Mr. Ahrens. Council Member Bergeson seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. OLD BUSINESS - None. NEW BUSINESS Discussion of Tentative Offer to New Receptionist, Randy Schumacher - Mr. Schumacher explained that City Staff has recently completed the search process to fill the vacant position of City Hall receptionist. Over 200 applications were received for this opening, making the selection process somewhat longer than normal. Using a point value selection criteria, the pool was reduced to a group of fifteen candidates for personal interview. After a second interview 10