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• • • CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION OCTOBER 9, 2002 APPROVED Mayor Bergeson stated the first thing that needs to be done is for staff to meet with Mr. Fischer to clarify the County's letter. Community Development Director Grochala stated that in his opinion, the County is not going to build a roadway with less than 100 feet of right-of-way with a four -lane divided highway. The median and speed limit are design issues. He added he also believes that the City's best shot is to get the compromise design for the bridge and intersection. RESPONSE TO LATEST LETTER FROM CENTENNIAL UTILITIES, LINDA WAITE SMITH City Administrator Waite Smith advised Utility Commissioner Vern Reinert has requested another meeting to discuss the franchise fee. The City can agree to cap the fee for this year. Commissioner Reinert also suggested a committee be formed to resolve this issue. It was the consensus of Council to cap the franchise fee at $56,000 for one year by ordinance as long as Centennial Utilities understands that is the only change in the agreement. Councilmember O'Donnell suggested the City also require Centennial Utilities continue their current billing practice. Mayor Bergeson stated the City would also like a list of Centennial Utilities customers that live in Lino Lakes. It was the consensus of Council that any options to resolve this issue should come from Centennial Utilities. CONSIDER SETTING PUBLIC HEARING ON OCTOBER 28, 2002 FOR FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE AMENDING THE LIQUOR CODE, ANN BLAIR City Clerk Blair distributed a revised copy of the draft ordinance amending the Liquor Code. She reviewed the latest changes noting it has been reviewed by the League of Minnesota Cities and the City Attorney. She requested Council direction regarding setting a public hearing for October 28, 2002. It was the consensus of Council to direct staff to schedule a public hearing for amending the City's Liquor Code on October 28, 2002. UNSAFE DRIVEWAY IN TRAPPER'S CROSSING, CAROLINE DAHL Councilmember Dahl advised there is a very unsafe driveway in Trapper's Crossing and asked the City to investigate.