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Mounds View City Council October 23, 2006 Regular Meeting Page 12 • Public Works Director Lee said that it is very expensive to put lines under ground and the cost was estimated to him to be approximately $7,000 per home. Community Development Director Ericson indicated that the owners do have their service buried but the neighbor did not do so as it is significantly expensive. He then said that Xcel would like to have the neighbors unanimously support it. Community Development Director Ericson requested that the Resolution be amended to include the language that all costs associated with utility work including construction, surveying, legal and engineering be the responsibility of the property owner at 2203 Lois Drive. MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Marty. To Waive the Reading and Approve Resolution 6955, Authorization to Grant Utility Easement to Xcel Energy on City Land Adjacent to 2203 Lois Drive as Amended. Ayes - 4 Nays - 0 Motion carried. • Mayor Marty asked Staff to check with certain neighborhoods that have had problems to see if they may be interested in underground the power. 9. JUST AND CORRECT CLAIMS Council agreed that the new format improves readability of the report. Council Member Stigney requested further information on the Comcast Internet item. Finance Director Beer indicated it is the line that services the Community Center. Council Member Stigney asked what the application for it is now that the City runs the Community Center. Finance Director Beer indicated that the line provides internet access to anyone who rents the Community Center. Council Member Stigney asked whether this cost is factored into the rental fees. Finance Director Beer indicated that it is. MOTION/SECOND: Thomas/Gunn. To Approve the Just and Correct Claims as Presented. Ayes - 4 Nays - 0 Motion carried. 10. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. September 25, 2006 City Council Meeting Minutes