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• • • CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION AUGUST 5, 1998 be consistent with past agreements, issues such as future sealcoating and overlay projects will be completed under separate agreements. The Agreement will appear on the regular City Council agenda Monday, August 10, 1998. BLACK DUCK LIFT STATION The original proposal for this project was to relocate the Black Duck lift station to the easement across Black Duck Drive on Captains Place. Dave stated that he is now proposing to keep the station in place but modify the station. Dave went over the projected costs and modifications. Special coatings are included in the estimated costs. He indicated spring, 1999, for construction of the project. Neighbors have complained about the alarm that sounds quite frequently on the current lift station. It was the consensus of the Council for this item to appear on the August 24, 1998, regular City Council agenda. CITY ATTORNEY CONTRACT This item was tabled until the next Council Work Session. In reference to the Hill request, John suggested the option of initiating the right-of-way acquisition of all parcels on Elm Street where additional right-of-way would be required. Kim stated the widening on Elm Street may not occur for a long time. She stated she will support this option if there is justification that the widening on Elm Street will happen in the near future. Kim asked Dave Ahrens to determine how many properties will be required to dedicate right-of-way so that there would be consistent right-of-way on Elm Street. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE Brian passed out a meeting schedule listing meetings through October 26, 1998. The schedule indicates the Comprehensive Plan will come before Council on October 26, 1998. It will be submitted to the Metropolitan Council on November 13, 1998. Kim stated she is not available for the October 16, 1998, meeting. She asked the schedule be posted on the door of City Hall. She wants the schedule noted "Special Council Meetings". She stated it is very important the all Council Members attend the final meetings. Council needs to review the Comprehensive Plan and put in writing any concerns they have about the Plan. She asked that all written concerns be presented at the next Council Work Session. She indicated it will be very irresponsible of the Council to wait until the Comprehensive Plan comes before Council to voice any concerns. Caroline stated she wanted to see the Plan written as it will come before Council. Brian indicated the Plan will be in draft form at the meeting recaps. Kim stated the level of communication needs to increase regarding the Comprehensive Plan and the citizens of