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COUNCIL MINUTES JUNE 22, 1998 The total estimated project cost is $1,022,000. The City will pay for the project through special assessments following Lino Lakes Improvement Policy. Special assessments will be received when service connections are made. Interim funding will come from the City's Area and Unit Fund. Estimated construction completion is September 30, 1998. Mayor Sullivan asked if MUSA would be assigned to properties not currently in the MUSA in the event of a septic failure. Mr. Ahrens stated that some cities have not applied the MUSA in that situation. The decision would be determined by Council. Because the process is timely, he would recommend to allow those properties to connect. The MUSA issue would be addressed at a later time. Immediate connection would be advised because of the safety and health factors. Mayor Sullivan expressed concern regarding the outstanding MUSA issue. She asked if the MUSA designation for the south east portion of the City could be assigned to another area. Mr. Wessel stated that MUSA allocation excludes emergencies. It is the policy of the Metropolitan Council that emergency use does not count towards the City's MUSA allocation. Mayor Sullivan stated that the properties have potential for septic system failure. She asked if the property owners will have an option. It was indicated that MUSA does have to be designated in these areas. Mr. Ahrens indicated there are many trees on the properties and they could be affected by the trunk utility extension. However, he believes there will be enough room for the trees and the utility lines. Mr. Wessel stated that most of the properties are currently in the MUSA. Council Member Lyden stated that he is supportive of the project. They City has a duty to the residents to make MUSA and/or sewer and water available before any further development. He asked if the projected financing only included 600 feet north of 77th Street. Mr. Hahn explained that $230,000 was for the engineering costs of the total project. The project has been done in phases but that figure represents the entire engineering cost. Council Member Lyden noted he would like to see a pro rated figure of the engineering cost for the 600 feet north of 77th Street. Council Member Lyden moved to adopt Resolution No. 98 - 90, as presented. Council Member Dahl seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Resolution No. 98 - 90 can be found at the end of these minutes. Consideration of Resolution No. 98 - 91, Approve Plans and Specifications and Authorize Advertisement for bids, 1998 Wear Course and Trail Paving Project - Mr. Ahrens stated that the City has received plans and specifications to complete wear course paving in the following developments: 1. Clearwater Creek 16