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COUNCIL MINUTES FEBRUARY 14, 2000 Resolution No. 2000 —15, Easement Grant to US West Communications in the Apollo Business Park (3/4 Vote Required), John Powell — Staff advised US West is requesting an easement from the City of Lino Lakes over a parcel of property immediately south of Apollo Drive in the Apollo Business Park. The actual easement size will be 20 feet by 20 feet and will contain an equipment enclosure. The easement site has been reviewed by the City's Utility Superintendent and he has no objection to granting the easement. The City Attorney has reviewed the easement agreement and he has no objection to the easement language. Staff recommended Council adopt Resolution No. 2000 —15, approving the easement agreement with US West Communications. Council Member O'Donnell moved to adopt Resolution No. 2000 — 15, as presented. Council Member Dahl seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Resolution No. 2000 — 15 can be found at the end of these minutes. Resolution No. 2000 —16, Order Preparation of Plans and wilight Acres Utility Improvements (3/4 Vote Required), John Powell — Staff a se e Drive Trunk Utility project, constructed in 1999, extended City sanitary se gas at vice to the edge of this subdivision. In response to a petition received fro' � P i. _ _; hood, the Council ordered the preparation of a feasibility report on the project. - - . _: was received on October 11, 1999. A public hearing to discuss this project was er 22, 1999. Staff referred to a copy of the minutes from the public hearing. Based on the number of petiti er th- City Charter, 60 days must now elapse between the hearing and any further acti��`ae ect. This requirement has now been met. Since the hearing, the property owners a .v •s' Vi Lane has petitioned out of the project. The next step in the pu rovement process is to order the preparation of the plans and specifications. On this .+ icular project, where an appeal of the assessment amount is likely, staff recommends the Council hold the assessment hearing prior to awarding a contract for the improvements. Appraisals will be necessary to verify the benefit received by the properties is equal to, or amount will be primarily based on the bids received for the work. The appraisals and the plans and specifications would be prepared concurrently. Staff reviewed the following schedule: Order Plans and Specifications Receive Plans and Specifications, Order the Improvement, Declare the Intent to Bond Open Bids, Receive Appraisals Assessment Hearing 17 February 14, 2000 March 27, 2000 April 21, 2000 April 24, 2000