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. . . ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - MAY 29, 2001 4 Councilmember Larson stated he is in support of this purchase and is glad that staff had spoken to Shoreview regarding sharing this equipment. He asked if this unit would be used only four times a year. Mr. Lynch responded the city would like to go to monthly utility billings. He stated that with this unit they should be able to read the city in three days. Councilmember Larson stated he would like to collaborate and it would be nice to have another city to share this cost. He noted he would like staff to check with a few more cities to see if they have an interest in sharing the cost of the equipment. Mr. Lynch stated New Brighton does not have a similar system. He noted the City of Shoreview might come to the City of Arden Hills later for sharing this unit for use in its residential service. Councilmember Grant asked about maintenance. Mr. Lynch responded the unit is similar to a computer. He stated the price indicated does not include a maintenance contract. Councilmember Grant stated he would encourage staff to check out the option of a maintenance contract and indicated that he supports this purchase. MOTION: Councilmember Larson moved and Councilmember Grant seconded a motion to revise the Water Utility CIP to include an unbudgeted 2001 purchase of a new Badger Mini-Mobile Drive at a cost of $15,000; and further direct staffto place an order for such equipment before May 31, 2001. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). B. Planning Cases 1. Public Hearing, Case #01-09, Chesapeake Companies, 1-35W and 1-694, (Morris Communications Property) A. Final Plat Approval B. Res. #01-11, Public Hearing, Vacation and Dedication of Easement Mayor Probst opened the public hearing at 7:50 p.m. Mr. Lynch explained this case was referred to the Council earlier and is coming back for final action on the final plat. He stated during the process some easements were discovered. He noted the solution is the return of some street easements to the city and the dedication of some land to the city. He added the dedication would create Outlots A and B for the Morris Co. Mr. Filla stated the easements were acquired by condemnation. He noted the county would not accept the area for platting if these road easements were still reflected. He added there is a pie- shaped piece, which would remain part ofthe public right of way. He stated the only easements to be released are those portions of the easements, which are part of this property. He reviewed the conditions attached to plat approval.