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• • COUNCIL MINUTES July 27,1998 Resolution No. 98 - 119 can be found at the end of these minutes. Consideration of Resolution No. 98 - 120, Transferring Funds from General Fund to Gas Utility Fund for Closure - Ms. Vaske explained that in the late 1980's, the City was researching the possibility of owning it's own gas utility. In 1997, it was decided to investigate the option of collecting franchise fees from gas utilities other than Circle Pines. The City currently receives about $40,000 a year from Circle Pines each year. Ms. Vaske stated that because the City has changed its course, the fund should be closed since there will not be an enterprise fund. The expenses to date are for legal help in exploring the option of franchise fees. Since the franchise fees from Circle Pines have been deposited in the General Fund, this seems the logical fund to transfer from. Ms. Vaske noted this is a recommendation in the 1997 audit management report. Council Member Lyden moved to adopt Resolution No. 98 - 120, as presented. Council Member Neal seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Resolution No. 98 -120 can be found at the end of these minutes. CONSIDERATION OF A CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S CONTRACT, DAN TESCH Mr. Tesch referred to a press release that was dated on Friday, July 24, 1998. It stated that the chosen candidate for the City Administrator's position had accepted another job out of state. A meeting will be held on Thursday, July 30, 1998, to discuss other options regarding this position. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT REPORT, BRIAN WESSEL/AL BRIXIUS Consideration of Minor Subdivision, James Hill, 302 Hill Street - Mr. Brixius stated that James and Janet Hill own the property at 302 Elm Street and would like to split the parcel into two (2). The property is Zoned R-1 Residential, located within the MUSA Boundary and serviced by City sewer and water off of Snow Owl Lane. The Hill's recently purchased Outlot A, a 35' x 209' strip of property originally platted as a part of Wenzel Farms 3rd Addition. This purchase has made it possible for them to connect the existing home to sewer and water. The proposed subdivision would split the original parcel and Outlot A into two (2) lots as follows: Parcel A (containing homestead) approximately 125 x 135 for 16,875 square feet. Parcel B 101 x 125 for 12,625 square feet. The City's Subdivision Ordinance, Section 1001.07 Design Standards Subdivision 10 provides as follows: