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Mounds View City Council August 26, 2002 Regular Meeting Page 15 • Finance Director Hansen indicated the loan from the water fund of $250,000 originated in the mid 1990's and the vehicle and equipment fund loan of $306,800 was added in 1999 or so. Mayor Sonterre noted these were discussed at the work session. Finance Director Hansen indicated the City needed to reestablish a reserve fund as of the year 2001 and that is the loan from the special projects fund on December 31, 2001 to have cash on hand as called for in the bond documents. Council Member Thomas indicated these are including the old loans for a cumulative total of all loans to the golf course. Finance Director Hansen clarified that this is all loans up to December 31, 2001. Ayes - 4 Nays - 1(Stigney) Motion carried. Council Member Stigney said he does not understand it and cannot support it. J. Resolution No. 5833 Authorizing the Execution of a Letter of Understanding and Enter into a Contract with the League of Minnesota Cities for the NPDES Phase II Storm Water Guide Plan. i Public Works Director Lee indicated that, in an effort to preserve the nations water supply system the United States Environmental Protection Agency has enacted the NPDES. He then indicated that Phase I was implemented in the early 1990's to City's with populations larger than 100,000 and construction sites of five acres or more. He further explained that NPDES Phase II needs to be implemented by cities 10,000 and larger and construction sites of one acre or more. Director Lee indicated the MPCA has applied for a general storm water permit for the whole state of Minnesota but, under the guidelines, cities with populations of 10,000 or greater need to comply and develop SWPPP. He then said that the League of Minnesota Cities has agreed to assist cities with developing plans and explained that the cost to work with the League for the plans would be $5,000 whereas if the City were to develop the plans themselves the cost estimate is $50,000 to $60,000. Council Member Thomas indicated the League has been very helpful to the City and she trusts them to assist with this project. Mayor Sonterre indicated he supports the $45,000 cost savings. MOTION/SECOND: Marty/Stigney. To Waive the Reading and Approve Resolution 5833, a Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a Letter of Understanding and Entering into a Contract with the League of Minnesota Cities for the NPDES Phase II Storm Water Guide Plan. Ayes - 5 Nays - 0 Motion carried.