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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO COUNCIL MEETING HELD DECEMBER 14, 1987 COUNTY ROAD 15 CONTINUED b) That the more fully program. City over the next four months work to develop its MSA capital improvement c) That the City undertake the storm sewer district to pay for the $84,000 portion as a special taxing utility area. d) The City preliminarily allot $126,000 for the assessments to the properties with the City picking up, approximately half of the cost for the residential sidewalk. e) That the staff be directed to set a special assessment hearing towards the end of the project, but prior to September in order to certify for the 1989 taxes. f) That the City determine over the next two months whether it should undertake financing out of internal funds or bond for the project. g) That the City agree to undertake the winter snow removal on the sidewalks. h) That staff be directed to do further work to determine if street lights should be constructed as part of the project. Regarding adoption of the agreement, the City Attorney has reviewed the County 15 agreement and recommends negotiation of certain recommended changes with the County. Staff recommends tabling adoption of the agreement pending negotiation on desired changes with the County. City Administrator Bernhardson clarified for Councilmember Callahan why utilization of the MSA funds would be a net cost to the City of only $28,000. Councilmember Goetten felt more information was needed and more time to review the information was needed prior to making a recommendation. City Administrator Bernhardson noted the need for Council to make an initial preliminary decision at this or the next meeting. It was moved by Mayor Grabek, seconded by Councilmember Sime, that Council adopt the preliminary financing plan per staff recommendation as outlined above; and table approval of the agreement until January 11, 1988. 2