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COUNCIL MINUTES JUNE 9, 1997 Council Member Bergeson moved to amend the Policy on Interim MUSA Reserve Allocation as recommended by staff. Council Member Neal seconded the motion. Council Member Lyden commented on the importance of establishing a stable tax base and the need for a development policy. He asserted banking MUSA would be counter-productive to that end. Motion carried with Council Member Lyden voting no. OLD BUSINESS - None. NEW BUSINESS Consideration of Extension of the Gas Utility Permit for Centennial Middle School for Minnegasco, Randy Schumacher - Mr. Schumacher explained that in December of 1996, the Centennial School Board had requested Minnegasco to extend gas services to the new Centennial Middle School that was, and is, under construction. Under the existing franchise agreement, Minnegasco needed a temporary permit in order to serve the middle school. Mr. Schumacher explained the purpose of a temporary permit is to allow the City to negotiate a new franchise with Minnegasco which would allow the middle school to be legally served. The City's negotiating committee recommends a 35 -day extension of the temporary permit so as to complete negotiations for a new franchise agreement with Minnegasco. Council Member Bergeson inquired regarding the 35 -day extension and timing of the Council meeting. Mr. Schumacher explained staff believes that within 35 days, it will be in a relatively satisfactory position of having the agreement in place or staff will make recommendations on adjusting the gas services to the Middle School. Council Member Bergeson inquired how this deadline fits into the schedule of Council meetings. Mayor Landers noted a workshop is scheduled on July 9th and the regular meeting is on July 14, 1997. Mr. Hawkins noted the deadline of the 35 -day extension would be July 14, 1997. Council Member Lyden moved to approve a 35 -day extension of the temporary permit to Minnegasco to serve the Centennial Middle School. Council Member Neal seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Consideration of Minutes from April 21, 1997 (Council Member Bergeson was absent) - Council Member Lyden moved to approve the Minutes from the April 21, 1997 Council Meeting. Council Member Neal seconded the motion. Motion carried with Council Member Bergeson abstaining. Consideration of Minutes from May 27, 1997 (Council Member Neal was absent) - Council Member Bergeson moved to approve the Minutes from the May 27. 1997 Council Meeting. Council Member Lyden seconded the motion. Motion carried with Council Member Neal abstaining. 7