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Mounds View City Council May 13, 2002 Regular Meeting Page l6 Mayor Sonterre explained that the reason so much time has passed is the Metropolitan Council was asking the City to pay and the City was asking Gas `N Splash to pay and the City only recently paid the amounts to the Metropolitan Council and began attempting to collect from Gas `N Splash. Mr. Jahnke commented that somebody should have known the City would have to pay the Metropolitan Council. Finance Director Hansen indicated he had spoken to the loan official working on the sale of the property and informed them of the pending special assessment so he feels there is a good chance the City will collect at closing. Community Development Director Ericson indicated that once the amount is certified to the taxes the guarantee is 100% that the City will be paid. Mayor Sonterre asked how long it would take to have the assessment show up on the property records at Ramsey County. Finance Director Hansen indicated the property owner has 30 days to pay the amount after the amount is certified and Ramsey County will not file it until after the expiration of that 30 days. Mayor Sonterre closed the public hearing at 9:18 p.m. i MOTION/SECOND: Stigney/Quick. To Waive the Reading and Approve Resolution 5760, a Resolution Certifying Special Assessment of the Service Availability Charge to Gas `N Splash. Ayes - 4 Nays - 0 Motion carried. C. Resolution No. 5762, a Resolution Approving Plans and Specifications and Authorization to Advertise for Bids for the County Road H2 Street Project. Public Works Director Lee gave a brief overview of the H2 project and listed for Council the minor changes made since the original plan. He also noted that Council can change the project at any time during construction by use of a change order. Bids will be accepted in June with construction to begin in mid-July. He then noted that a neighborhood meeting would be scheduled prior to the start of construction. Council Member Marty suggested changing deputy clerk to City Administrator in the Resolution and then asked if it would be possible to put the utilities underground as part of the project. Public Works Director Lee indicted he could approach Xcel concerning putting the utilities underground but said they have not been inclined to do so in the past due to costs and related maintenance issues. Council Member Stigney asked whether there were any other issues with the project.