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City Council meeting of January 3, 2000 Page 4 SAC/WAC CHARGES APPEAL (NOR -LAKES) The City received a letter from the Kellison Company, on behalf of Nor -Lakes Midwest Services, Inc., appealing the SAC and WAC charges made by the City against Nor -Lakes' new building. Nor -Lakes and the Kellison Company feel the SAC and WAC charges are excessive in comparison to other communities in the metro area. The City's Finance Director provided a memo explaining how the charges were determined. Staff recommended denial of the appeal as the charges have been in place for seven years, and the City has uniformly and consistently charged such fees against every commercial, industrial, and residential development that has occurred in the community during that time. Haas made motion, Barnes seconded, directing the City Engineer to investigate the following and report his findings to the Council: 1) cost of infrastructure in Bald Eagle Industrial Park; 2) determine how other communities finance their infrastructure; 3) inquire of any flexibility in SAC determination with Metro Council; and 4) do other communities have a "sliding scale" to pay for infrastructure. All aye. Motion Carried. JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT (CSAH8 REALIGNMENT STUDY) The Council considered a letter from the Washington County Department of Transportation Physical Development requesting a Cooperative Agreement with the City of Hugo to prepare a corridor realignment study for CSAH8, between Elmcrest Avenue and Forest Boulevard. The County's estimated cost for this project is $30,000, and they are requesting that the City reimburse the County for 50% of the project's cost, in an amount not to exceed $15,000. Such funding would be available in the City's general engineering account for the year 2000. Dave Mitchell, City Engineer, recommended that he review a Scope of Services prior to approval of the Agreement to determine just what the City would be paying for. Haas made motion, Petryk seconded, to table action until the City Engineer has an opportunity to review the Scope of Services for this project. All aye. Motion Carried. ZONING COMPLAINT STATUS REPORT (15989 JEFFREY AVENUE) The City Attorney updated the Council regarding a complaint received by the City that an illegal slaughter operation is being conducted at 15989 Jeffrey Avenue. Attorney Snyder stated that he is ready to file a Summons and Complaint for this zoning complaint. Haas made motion, Barnes seconded, authorizing the City Attorney to file a Summons and Complaint for alleged zoning violations at 15989 Jeffrey Avenue, and the document be filed on an expedited calendar. All aye. Motion Carried.