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• • • COUNCIL MINUTES MAY 26, 1998 Council Member Neal moved to approve the negotiated settlement, as presented. Council Member Lyden seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Consideration of Costs Associated with Hoff, Barry and Kuderer Investigation, David Pecchia - Mr. Pecchia stated that at the May 11, 1998, Council Meeting the Council authorized the firm of Hoff, Barry and Kuderer to review the City audit, financial and personnel issues, and provide a list of duties and costs to be reviewed at the May 20, 1998, Council Work Session. Mr. Hoff was authorized to begin his investigation immediately, not to exceed $5,000. At the May 20, 1998, Council Work Session, the list of duties and estimated costs were reviewed. The City Council reviewed the materials and discussed the proposal. Mr. Hoff estimates the cost of the investigation to be $13,000 - $16,000, and the investigation will be concluded on or about July 7, 1998, with a recommendation for future action by the City. Mr. Pecchia asked for Council approval as proposed authorizing the expenditures of $13,000 - $16,000 as outlined by Mr. Hoff. Mayor Sullivan asked why the investigation would not be completed until July, 1998. Mr. Pecchia indicated Mr. Hoff would need approximately two (2) weeks for the investigation and then ten days to put the report and recommendation together. Council Member Bergeson noted that the City would like the report as soon as possible. He also asked when Mr. Hoff would begin the investigation. Mr. Pecchia stated that with Council approval, Mr. Hoff will begin the investigation Wednesday, May 27, 1998. Council Member Neal moved to approve as proposed authorizing the expenditures of $13,000 - $16,000 as outlined by Mr. Hoff. Council Member Dahl seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. City of Shoreview Connection Charges and Joint Powers Agreement, David Pecchia - Mr. Pecchia stated that at the May 6, 1998, Council Work Session, the Council discussed the delinquent utility connection and area charges the City owes the City of Shoreview. The charges are owed through a 1987 agreement the City entered into with the City of Shoreview for both water and sewer service for a portion of Lino Lakes just north of County Road J. The agreement required the City of Lino Lakes to pay connection charges as well as use charges for both water and sanitary sewer service. Although the use charges have been collected since the date of the agreement, the connection and area charges have never been paid. At the May 11, 1998, Council meeting the Council approved a tentative agreement proposed by the Staff members from Lino Lakes and Shoreview that would result in a payment to the City of Shoreview for connection charges, less sewer use charges and additional investment interest in the amount of $303,641.62. At the May 11, 1998, Shoreview City Council Workshop the Shoreview City Council met and reviewed this matter. The Shoreview City Council requested staff to continue to negotiate this matter and to include a portion of the penalty option. 17