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COUNCIL MINUTES FEBRUARY 10, 1997 Ms. Wessel read the letter from Richard Schreier to Mayor Landers declaring the project provides no benefit and stating his objection to the project. He then read the letter from Ms. Tschida to the City reviewing their meeting with Mr. Schreier, offer to purchase property to allow a straight service road alignment, and Mr. Schreier's decision to not sell land now or later. Mr. Wessel stated after further review, staff reaffirms their recommendation to proceed with this proj ect. Council Member Kuether extended the Council's appreciation to Ms. Tschida for the attempts made to purchase the needed land. In response to Council, Mr. Ahrens advised construction is estimated to start the beginning of June and alignment can be readjusted anytime prior to that date. Council Member Lyden extended his appreciation to Ms. Tschida as well as to staff for their extra effort and attempt to resolve these issues. Council Member Neal inquired regarding who will build the roadway. Mr. Ahrens explained that this is a City -initiated project so the City will design and construct the roadway and assure standards are maintained. Council Member Kuether moved to adopt Resolution No. 97 - 07. Council Member Lyden seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Resolution No. 97 - 07 can be found at the end of these minutes. Consideration of Resolution 97 - 08, Otter Lake Service Road - Declare Intent to Bond - Mr. Ahrens advised the City of Lino Lakes is required by the Internal Revenue Service to declare its intent to reimburse project costs from bond proceeds prior to encumbering project costs. This is a non-binding declaration that must be done in order to finance projects in this manner. It was noted the City has recently ordered the Otter Lake Service Road Street and Utility Project that may be financed through bond proceeds. Council Member Kuether moved to adopt Resolution No. 97 - 08. Council Member Neal seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Resolution No. 97 - 08 can be found at the end of these minutes. Consideration of Resolution 97 - 09, Authorizing Eminent Domain Proceeding for Otter Lake Service Road - Mr. Ahrens explained the City is currently planning the construction of streets and utilities in the Clearwater Creek Area. The acquisition of right-of-way is necessary for the proposed improvements. Mr. Ahrens explained that with the adoption of this proposed resolution, the City is certain to have the right-of-way acquired in a timely manner so as to not delay the improvement project and expected private commercial development projects. • Council Member Lyden moved to adopt Resolution No. 97 - 09. Council Member Kuether 41) seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. PAGE 7