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• COUNCIL MINUTES MAY 12, 1997 recreational program is growing, even without Circle Pines. He stated he would like to enter into this agreement for a short period of time and then reexamine what has happened to determine potential problems. He declared this is a great testament to what Lino Lakes has achieved in that other cities are asking Lino Lakes to handle their recreational program. He reported on his conversation with Jim Keinath, Circle Pines City Administrator, where he asked if there would be any assistance with capability, if needed, and Mr. Keinath's response that he was open to considering this, should the need arise. Council Member Kuether moved to approve a Contract for Service for Providing Recreational Services for the City of Circle Pines. Council Member Neal seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. CONSIDERATION OF EMERGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 11- 97 INCORPORATING AN ADMINISTRATIVE EXCEPTION POLICY FOR SEPTIC SYSTEM FAILURES, PETER KLUEGEL This item was removed from the agenda upon adoption. CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT, DAVID AHRENS Resolution No. 97 - 63, Receive Report and Call Hearing on Improvement Project, Ware Road Reconstruction - Mr. Ahrens explained at the March 24, 1997, Council meeting, the Council ordered preparation of a report for the reconstruction of Ware Road. In accordance with Minnesota State Statutes 429 and the Lino Lakes City Charter, the feasibility report is to be received by the Council and a hearing called. He advised the public hearing is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. on Monday, June 23, 1997. Mr. Ahrens reviewed highlights from the feasibility report and the engineer's indication this project is feasible. He noted the width of the roadway and possible interest in a parking lane north of Coyote Trail or Arrowhead Drive. The grand total, including easement costs and overhead, is $1.9 million. Of that, the street cost is $863,000; removal cost is $190,000; and storm sewer cost is $310,000 which are all state eligible. The cost for sanitary sewer is $255,000 and watermain is $304,000. Mr. Ahrens recommended the project be financed through state aid funds, assessments, and the City utility funds. He reported two neighborhood meetings were held which went well. The street improvement is proposed to be assessed at $2,000 per lot for 51 lots or $102,000. He advised the developer of Miller South Glen has indicated he would contribute $2,000 per lot at 49 lots or $98,000. Mr. Ahrens explained 100% of the utility cost would be assessed, on a per unit basis, with an existing home considered as one unit plus an additional unit assessment if the property can be subdivided. Mr. Ahrens advised the total assessment cost per lot is estimated at $16,114. He then reviewed the project schedule indicating a third neighborhood meeting will be held on June 5, 1997, the public hearing held on June 23, 1997, and start of construction in May of 1998. He advised these issues will be thoroughly discussed by property owners at the upcoming neighborhood meeting. PAGE 6