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• • • COUNCIL MINUTES JUNE 9, 1997 Resolution No. 97 - 74 can be found at the end of these minutes. Consideration of Resolution No. 97 - 75, Receiving Report and Calling a Public Hearing, Lake Drive Utility Improvement - Mr. Ahrens explained the Council is expected to order the preparation of a feasibility report investigating utility extension along Lilac Street and Lake Drive. In accordance with Minnesota State Statute and the City Charter, the feasibility report is to be received by the Council and a public hearing scheduled. The public hearing is scheduled for the July 28, 1997, Council meeting and staff has tentatively planned a neighborhood meeting with Lake Drive property owners prior to that public hearing. Council Member Bergeson requested a copy of the report. Mr. Ahrens stated he thought he had distributed reports for Council review but will request additional copies from SEH. Council Member Bergeson moved to adopt Resolution No. 97 - 75 as presented. Council Member Lyden seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Resolution No. 97 - 75 can be found at the end of these minutes. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT REPORT, BRIAN WESSEL Consideration of Districts I and II Comprehensive Plan Amendment - This item was tabled upon adoption of the agenda. Recommendation for Reallocating of Interim MUSA for 1997 and 1998 - Mr. Wessel explained that in 1996, the Council approved a MUSA Criteria which included a directive for utilizing the City's 150 acres of Interim MUSA Reserve. Staff estimates that it would take three years to complete the revised Comprehensive Plan at which time additional MUSA would be allocated and the 150 acres of Interim MUSA Reserve would be depleted. Based on this, 50 acres per year was allocated for use by the Council. During 1996, only 9.44 acres of Interim MUSA Reserve was used, leaving a balance of 40.56 acres. Mr. Wessel recommended this 1996 balance be split between 1997 and 1998 at 20.28 acres each, thereby allowing a total disbursement of Interim MUSA Reserve in 1997 and 1998 of 70.28 acres each year. He also recommended unused 1997 acreage, if any, be transferred to 1998. In response to Council Member Bergeson, Mr. Wessel reviewed the developments considered in 1997. Council Member Lyden inquired whether a 4/5ths vote is required for this action. Mr. Wessel explained this is a policy issue established with the Comprehensive Plan criteria so only a simple majority is required. Council Member Lyden moved to deny the Policy on Interim MUSA Reserve Allocation. There being no second to this motion, Mayor Landers declared said motion dead and opened the floor to another motion.