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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES NOVEMBER 5, 1985 PAGE 4 approximately a 10% assessment and a 90% ad valorem. Mayor Morgan feels that the affected people are being penalized for a problem they did not create. M/S/P Morgan/Mazzara - to send a letter to the VBWD and the County addressing these concerns. (Motion carried 5-0). E. 201 Project: Council approval of the Step 3 agreement. City Engineer Bohrer referred to his correspondence, dated October 31, 1985 and to the MPCA letter, which authorizes the City to enter into the agreement for Step 3 work. Bohrer has also received plan approval on the on -site systems so we are authorized to advertise for bids. Bohrer believes that all of the construction can be completed in the 1986 building season. M/S/P Dunn/Christ - to adopt Resolution 85-40 approving the Step 3 Agreement-201 Project and authorizing the Mayor and the City Administrator to execute the agreement on the City's behalf. (Motion carried 5-0). F. Landfill Water Supply -Council position. Councilman Christ reported that County Commissioner Schaefer and Oakdale Administrator Mattson have met and discussed the possibility of obtaining water from Oakdale. City Engineer Bohrer stated there is considerable savings both in the construction costs and the County's elimination of Operation and Maintenance expenses. Bohrer ran some preliminary figures from where Oakdale's system is now, and the Oakdale connection could be done for $515,000 which is figured with an 8" main. Bohrer stated that from an engineering standpoint Lake Elmo could get an adequate water supply from Oakdale, but to push for an 8" main. The City Council determined that they should, allow Commissioner. Schaefer to proceed at his own speed. The general consensus of the Council was that obtaining water from Oakdale was acceptable, but they should continue to push for an 8" diameter watermain. G. Final Acceptance of Improvements - David Nelson Estates The City Engineer reported that the improvements required as part of David Nelson Estates have been completed and are ready for final acceptance. City Engineer Bohrer stated that the final inspection was made by himself and the Maintenance Foreman. Once the City accepts these improvements, they have a one year guarantee on this work. M/S/P Christ/Mazzara - to accept the improvements and release the letter of credit in full for the David Nelson Estates on the condition that all pass though costs would be paid by the developer. (Motion carried 5-0).