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ounds View City Council Page Two ~egular Meeting August 24, 1992 SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS: Warren Braun, President of the Mounds View Lion's Club, presented to the City of Mounds View a check for $4,000 for equipment purchase for the police department; a check for $4,000 to help fund the handicapped entrance for City Hall and a donation through the Police Department for books of $496 given to the Child Safety Council on behalf of the Mounds View Lions Club. Mayor Linke also reported that the Mounds View Lions Club had entered a contest for videos on the subject of, "What Lionism means to members." Mounds View received second place internationally. This video will be shown on a "View From the Mound" in the near future. RESIDENTS REOUESTS AND COMMENTS FROM THE FLOOR: Lindsay Little, 5539 St. Michael Street, presented a petition to appeal Resolution No. 4253 Approving the Greenfield Estates Development Project Mr. Little stated that twenty-five percent of the registered voters had been contacted in the City and 90 percent of those voters signed the petition. Mr. Little stated that the purpose of this petition is not to deny Mr. Harstad access to build on his land, but is in opposition to encroaching onto wetland boundaries and have the development taken to a vote. .UBLIC HEARINGS Mayor Linke opened the public hearing to consider an Electrical Energy Franchise Agreement with Northern States Power at 7:07 p.m. Samantha Orduno, City Administrator, reviewed Staff Report 92-352C regarding Ordinance No. 517 Approving an Electrical Energy Franchise Agreement with Northern States Power Company. Orduno stated that the purpose of this franchise is to grant NSP permission to construct, operate, repair and maintain an electric distribution system within the City of Mounds View. Orduno further stated that this franchise provides for clear, concise performance stipulations both for the City and NSP in regards to the use of public ground, relocation of electric facilities, and required permit procedures. The franchise agreement was reviewed by NSP and by the City Attorney. The franchise agreement is modeled after the old franchise agreement. The agreement gives the City more control with regard to permitting processes. Bill Lang, 2915 Bronson Drive, stated he was a seven year resident of the City and was satisfied with the fiscal responsibility of the Council. Mr. Lang asked why 20 years was selected for the franchise agreement and does the agreement contain a termination clause. Mayor Linke response was that 20 years is the standard timeframe of an agreement of this type and the agreement does contain termination language ~oth for NSP and for the City.