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COUNCIL MINUTES NOVEMBER 23, 1998 easements. Council Member Neal noted the $90,000 payment to the VFW. He asked who made that deal. Mr. Powell stated Evergreen Land Services worked on the agreements. He stated the agreement for Parcel #3 was signed on July 30, 1998. Parcel #18 and #19 further up Lake Drive have been agreed to as well. Council Member Neal asked about the Contract for Deed relating to Parcel #17. Mr. Powell stated that both have agreed to the document and it has been executed by both. Mr. Hawkins noted that both the Contract for Deed holder and original owners signed the agreement. Council Member Neal indicated he would like to see who signed the agreement. Mr. Powell indicated he has all agreements in his office and will show Council Member Neal. The City Attorney has reviewed all agreements. Council Member Neal asked about the $90,000 figure. Mr. Powell stated $90,000 is for the large parcel north of Lilac Street. The parcel is 70,000 square feet. Council Member Neal asked about Parcel #18 and #19 on Lake Drive relating to construction easements. Mr. Powell stated the agreements are to acquire property to allow the City to construct utilities. The City has not yet gone up Lake Drive from Apollo. Council Member Neal stated that when he was first on the Council he obtained signatures of residents who would hook up to sewer and water when it became available. Mr. Powell stated the agreements are for the easements only. Council Member Neal moved to adopt Resolution No. 98 - 166, as presented. Council Member Lyden seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Resolution No. 98 - 166 can be found at the end of these minutes. Consideration of Planning - Council Member Lyden stated that tonight the Council made a motion to forward the proposed Comprehensive Plan to the Metropolitan Council. He stated he would like the Metropolitan Council to have a broad spectrum. He asked for a motion to forward the Lyden/Dahl Comprehensive Plan for open space, the transportation plan, and the sewer and water utility plan to the Metropolitan Council along with the proposed Task Force Comprehensive Plan. Mayor Sullivan stated this item should be tabled and discussed at the next work session. Mayor Sullivan moved to table this item and have the Economic Development Department make a recommendation regarding this issue at the next work session. Council Member Bergeson seconded the motion. Motion carried with Council Member Dahl and Council Member Lyden voting no. ATTORNEY'S REPORT, BILL HAWKINS 28