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• • COUNCIL MINUTES FEBRUARY 9,1998 paying only a lump -sum pension, an actuarial is not required. However, he added that the formulas used are dictated by State law, and Mr. Peterson added that an official audit is conducted annually. Mayor Sullivan noted that Mr. Bennett had received very high praise from members of the Quad Cities Mayors' group at its recent meeting, and thanked Mr. Peterson for his management efforts. Council Member Lyden moved to approve the Fire Fighter Pension increase, as presented. Council Member Dahl seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT, DAVID AHRENS Consideration of Resolution No. 98 -16, Authorize Advertisement for Bids, Lilac Street Utility Extension Project - Mr. Ahrens explained that the Lilac Street Utility Extension Project includes the extension of sanitary sewer and water main along Lilac Street from Fourth Avenue to Apollo Drive. The public hearing and ordering of plans and specifications for this project took place on July 28, 1997. The plans and specifications were approved and advertisement for bids was authorized on August 25, 1997. Bids were received on October 27, 1997 and, per Staff's recommendation, the bids were rejected as being too high. At that time Staff recommended that the project be readvertised this Spring, and adoption of Resolution No. 98 - 16 would allow Staff to go forward with that process. Mr. Ahrens described this project as installation of 12" water main and sanitary sewer along Lilac Street that would serve properties both north and south of Lilac. At present, only those parcels lying south of Lilac are within MUSA boundaries; therefore, they would be able to connect to the sanitary sewer system. Mr. Ahrens mentioned Boe Ornamental and Lino Blacktop as two businesses which previously received site plan approval to expand and will require this municipal utility service. The project is estimated to cost $180,162.75, and funding is proposed through the City's area and unit fund with assessments and connection charges collectable from property owners as they connect. Assuming Council approval at this time, Mr. Ahrens indicated that bid opening would take place on March 17 with the contract awarded on March 23; construction would begin on April 6, and be completed in June. Council Member Bergeson asked if the Fourth Avenue parcels 9, 10 and 11 already have improvements. Mr. Ahrens explained that there is an existing water main and sanitary sewer which extends from Apollo Drive north on Fourth Avenue west toward the Behm's Century Farms development which serves those parcels. Mayor Sullivan asked if in the future the area north of Fourth Avenue would be designated as MUSA. Mr. Wessel indicated that the intent is to have the area north included in MUSA. Mr. Ahrens added that Molin Concrete is considering using municipal service following its proposed expansion, assuming MUSA designation occurs.