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Memo April 30, 1998 To: Honorable Mayor and City Council From: Chuck Whiting, City Administrator Re: May 4, 1998 City Council Work Session Here is what is on the agenda for Monday evening's 6 p.m. work session: Item 1 - Cable TV Franchise Agreement: Cor Wilson and Tom Creighton will be present to review the status of the franchise negotiations. The last draft I received is in your packet. One interesting aspect of this is the internet access options that exist under this approach. Cor and Tom can review this with you. Council will note sites in the rear of the packet that would or could be linked by modem to spots around town, including such things as lift stations. This will assist in monitoring and providing internet access throughout the community. Item 2 - MNDOT Meeting Review: As I mentioned to you in a phone message last week, the meeting with MNDOT did not change their position on the traffic light. This leaves few options. As of this writing, the last chance for MNDOT to change its mind may rest in the hands of the commissioner of the department. We expect to hear from him Friday. Wendell Smith has been notified, and I am waiting for a return call from Jay Anthony. Rick contacted Julie Olson of the homeowners association who expressed concern that the Council would revisit the ring road concept. Frankly,I think prior to doing that if that even gets consideration,I would suggest reviewing options for some sort of legal action with MNDOT or seeing if Anthony Properties determines a right in- right out entrance off Highway 10 would be acceptable to them. They have indicated it isn't. On Friday I will be with Bob Long in the afternoon and will discuss and legal action the Council could consider. Otherwise for now, it appears any project, this one or a future on is unlikely unless site situations get figured out that are acceptable to residents and MNDOT. Item 3 -Mermaid Project Status: While moving slowly,this is still being worked on. Rick will brief the Council Monday on its status. Item 4 - Comprehensive Plan Status: Rick will brief the Council on where the comp plan is. Item 5 - District Athletic Field Maintenance Proposal: Mary Saarion will brief the Council on the work being done with the School District on joint maintenance of athletic fields. Mounds View is hosting a meeting Tuesday evening of the District and four other district communities on a centrally located facility and the joint maintenance effort. Item 6- Community Center HVAC System: Mike has brought to my attention some concern that we are not sure the Council is aware of with the HVAC system as proposed in the community center. I have asked him to draft a memo to myself and the Council on whether or not the system will be