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CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION APRIL 22, 1998 property in the MUSA. Chris said that he could support this request since a current resident is asking for the service. Kim asked staff to be very clear to take care of residents currently located along these new utility services. If an assessment search is requested, let the title search company know that although the services may be in the area, the property cannot be connected since it is not located in the MUSA. DISCUSSION OF LINO AIR PARK NORTH BUILDING PERMITS, DAVE AHRENS Dave explained that this matter is continued from the April 8, 1998 work session agenda. Since April 8th, Mr. Kolstad and the Lino Air Park Association have met and have come to an agreement to allow three (3) of the four (4) building permits to be issued. Dave noted that Mr. Kolstad's letter of credit expires July 1,1998 and he will be monitoring the situation and if it appears that Mr. Kolstad has not substantially completed all the work that he has agreed to do, he will start the process of taking the letter of credit and having the work completed. Mr. Schmelzer, a member of the Lino Air Park Association and Mr. Kolstad were present and explained that they have tried to come to some agreement so that they will not have to come back before Council again. Mr. Schmelzer noted that it is in the best interest of the Lino Air Park to allow some building permits to be issued so that Mr. Kolstad will have money to complete his work. Dave and the Lino Air Park Association will monitor Mr. Kolstad's work. Kim said that because of the City's responsibility with the use of escrow funds, no extension will be allowed related to completion of the work by the contractor. Kim asked about the provision in the agreement regarding the City providing fill dirt for Mr. Kolstad's project. Dave explained that there may be surplus dirt off of the Ware Road project and that fill could be used by Mr. Kolstad. There is no accountability or responsibility for the City related to the use of the surplus dirt. DISCUSSION OF EXCESS FUND BALANCE, DAN TESCH Dan explained that Mary Vaske had prepared a memorandum to the City Council regarding the excess General Fund balance. The department heads met and discussed options for use of the excess fund balance. The consensus of the group was to fund the following four (4) options: 1. Finance software and hardware replacement. 2. Purchase playground equipment for parks that are in dire need. 3. Transfer the dollars to the Street Reconstruction Fund. 4. Civic Center complex costs. PAGE 4