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COUNCIL MINUTES DECEMBER 16, 1996 Mayor Landers asked if there should be specifications within the ordinance for the size of signs in addition to the variance. Ms. Wyland indicated that the size of the subject sign already comply with the current sign ordinance size requirements. Mr. Wessel added that the placement of the sign is the only condition presently being requested. Council Member Bergeson clarified that Mayor Landers' concern is that this ordinance may permit use of a non-compliant sign. Council Member Bergeson suggested that if the variance is approved it should be for a sign already in compliance. Council Member Bergeson moved to approve the variance for signs for Adgraphics, as presented. Council Member Lyden seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Consideration of Resolution No. 96 - 178 Electing to Continue Participating in Local Housing Incentives Account Program under the Metropolitan Livable Communities Act Ms. Wyland explained that the Metropolitan Livable Communities Act requires those communities wishing to access certain funding accounts through the Metropolitan Council to continue their participation in this program. In November of 1995 the City of Lino Lakes opted to participate in this program. Ms. Wyland presented Resolution No. 96 - 178 which basically states that the Livable Communities Act is created by the Legislature, and that communities wishing to access the various funding accounts must participate on a yearly basis. The City would, therefore, be renewing its current commitment to the program. Council Member Neal moved to adopt Resolution No. 96 - 178, as presented. Council Member Bergeson seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Resolution No. 96 - 178 can be found at the end of these minutes. Mayor Landers called a recess at 8:45 p.m.. The meeting was reconvened at 8:50 p.m.. CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT, DAVID AHRENS Consideration of Resolution No. 96 - 156 Ordering Improvements, I-35 Trunk Highway 49 Commercial Development Area Trunk Utilities (4/5ths vote) - Mr. Ahrens explained that this item was continued from the November 25, 1996 meeting. He reminded the group that a public hearing for this project was held at that meeting, and later on that agenda Council approved preparation of the plans and specifications. Mr. Ahrens stated that there were a few items remaining for Staff to review with the property owners, which review has now been completed. Mr. Ahrens provided the following background for this item: The City wishes to extend the trunk watermain and sanitary sewer from the crossing that will be included in the Centennial Middle School project, extending them along the southernmost right-of-way line of 35W and then toward Lake Drive to the Town Center site. One question Council requested be reviewed was with regard to the assessments. Mr. Ahrens pointed out the individual parcel assessments, a copy of which had been provided to Council. He explained that in the case of the Rehbein property, the assessment was broken down into different zoning classifications to clarify the amounts for his various parcels. Mr. Rehbein's 18