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COUNCIL MINUTES JULY 28, 1997 According to Mr. Ahrens, the necessary language to indemnify and hold the City of Lino Lakes harmless with respect to all claims due to Nextel's operation, installation, or maintenance of their facilities has been included and reviewed by the City Attorney. The City Attorney has also reviewed the insurance coverage and found it to be acceptable. Mr. Ahrens also stated that a change order in the amount of $23,658 was added to the Water Storage Tank contract to accommodate future antenna installations. Staff is proposing that each user pay 33% of the cost for this change order. To date, Sprint and Nextel have agreed to pay towards this change order, and it is expected that future installations will cover the remaining cost. Staff recommends that the Antenna Lease Agreement be approved. Council Member Neal asked if any additional antennas could be installed. Mr. Ahrens indicated that in all likelihood more users will want to engage in a similar arrangement with the City. Council Member Kuether moved to approve Resolution No. 97 - 86 as presented. Council Member Lyden seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Resolution No. 97 - 86 can be found at the end of these minutes. Consideration of Resolution No. 97 - 85, Approve Plans and Specifications and Authorize Advertisement for Bids, 1997 Wear Course and Trail Paving Project - Mr. Ahrens explained that the City undertakes a wear course paving project when new residential developments are near "build -out" stage. This year there are approximately 2.4 miles of streets that need wear course installation. The funding for this work is provided by developers of the respective subdivisions. In addition to the street wear course, the plans include trail paving utilizing $15,000 in Community Development Block Grant funds. The trails recommended for paving include Elm Street near the senior housing project, the trail within the Wenzel Farms development, and the trail along the west side of Marshan Lake adjacent to the Marshan Condominiums development. Staff recommends adoption of Resolution No. 97 - 85. Council Member Neal asked who mows the sod along Elm Street. Mr. Ahrens responded that the City mows such right-of-way areas. Council Member Kuether asked about cleanup of the area. Mr. Ahrens will explore this issue. Council Member Kuether moved to approve Resolution No. 97 - 85 as presented. Council Member Neal seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Resolution No. 97 - 85 can be found at the end of these minutes. Consideration of Resolution No. 97 - 82, Order Improvement and Preparation of Plans and Specifications, Lilac Street Utility Extension, David Ahrens - Mr. Ahrens explained that this Ordinance relates to the public hearing held earlier during this meeting regarding proposed extension of utilities along Lilac Street. In accordance with Chapter 429 of the Minnesota Statutes, following the close of public hearing on this project Council may consider ordering the improvement and preparations of plans and specifications. In order to provide utility service to the Boe Ornamental site yet this year, the process should continue in a timely manner. Staff recommends adoption of Resolution No. 97 - 82. Council Member Bergeson asked if use by residents on the north side of Lilac Street was dependent upon completion of the City's Comprehensive Plan. Mr. Ahrens responded other than emergency cases, completion of the Comprehensive Plan and requests the Metropolitan Council to include these parcels in the MUSA area. 17 s • •