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CITY OF I:AKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MEETING, JUNE 2, 1981 -2- FEASIBILITY, 1981 MSA PROJECT: Engineer Bohrer reviewed the Feasibility ( Report. Notations were made on parcels that changed ownership or were split. It was recommended that the road centerline be on the section line. The Engineer stated that the centerline could be placed similar tothe existing centerline, but these decisions are usually made during the final preparation stage and can be discussed with the property owners at that time. The Council discussed assessment formulas, rates of assessment, and Green Acres property. The report figures were based cn the desirability to assess as little as possible on the project. The Administrator questioned committing future MSA money as a means of reducing the amount assessed for the project. He recommended a formula that would reserve enough`. MSA funds to cover the 10 year MSA construction program for the City. The Engineer will prepare rough cost estimates on those streets anticipated to be reconstructed within the next 10 years. Morgan moved, seconded by Mottaz, to adopt a-81-41, A Resolution accepting the Feasibility Report and calling a public hearing on the 1981 MSA Project, the improvement of 47th Street, Julep, 45th Street, and Keats Avenue, for June 30, 1981, at 8 p.m. Motion carried 5-0. WELL #2: The Administrator reported that Elmer Richert is satisified with the maintenance permformance from McCarthy Well. He recommended that the pulling and inspection of the pump be budgeted for in 1982. The 'Council asked about the feasiblity of inter- connecting with the Cimarron water supply as a backup. The Engineer said it was feasible from a construction standpoint; but, not economically feasible unless there was a plan to include the south half of Sec. 24 and all of Sec. 25 in a future water service area. Mottaz moved, seconded by Fraser, to authorize the Engineer to proceed with a Feasibility Study for a second well in the Old Village. Discussion - Morgan did'not feel there is an urgency to establish a second well and that a cost estimate can be obtained without spending $1500. Motion carried 4-1 Morgan opposed. PROJECT 1006: The Administrator reported on the informational meeting held by Valley Branch, on Project 1006. Novak asked why Downs Lake was included. Whittaker said it was included to show alternate pipe sizes from Lake Elmo to Horseshoe Lake. Mayor Eder suggested questions or concerns be directed to Barr Engineering. Further discussion was tabled until the next meeting. COUNCIL REPORTS: A. Mayor Eder - Office Plans - Eder proposed using the present Council Chambers as tYn new City Office. He outlined hbw the office areas could be structured and suggested using the present City Office as Council Chambers and improving the garage area to serve as a second meeting room. He estimated the cost, excluding furniture, at between $5,000 and $7,000; and recommended getting a firm estimate on the proposal. This would serve as an interm solution until expansion and staff needs are better determined