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r . Minutes of Regular Council Meeting, September 9, 1985 Page five Lamb reported that he met with LaSalle representatives and the State Economic Development personnel; reported that no specific enhancements were requested -, want to know what the City will give them. In discussion, it was noted that the site has a proposal under study; City would look forward to FMC as a part of that proposal, if that is what FMC desires. It was noted that the City has not offered incentives to others. Miller reported that the City can make a direct response, if Council desires; noted that Opus will prepare a letter response, and will include the City's response if that is preferred. . Council concurred that the City is willing to work with Opus and FMC in the development of this 'property, but is not prepared at this time to offer any financial enhancements. REPORT OF VILLAGE ENGINEER DONALD CHRISTOFFERSEN ChanRe Order No.3, Improvements Nos. 84-1 and 84-3, Roval Hills North and McClunR's Third Addition Council was referred to Change Order No. 3 recommended for payment by Christoffersen. Hicks moved, seconded by Peck, that Council approve Change Order No.3, Project Nos. SS-W-P-ST-84-1 (Royal Hills North) and SS-W-P-ST-84-3 (McClung Third Addition) in the amount of $1,064.00. Motion carried unanimously. (5-0) Approval of Five Year ProRram for MSA Improvements Council was referred to Christoffersen's report of 9/9/85 re suggested five-year program for MSA improvements. Christoffersen noted that his con- servative estimate of the cost of construction of Hamline Avenue is $900,000; recommends assessing at least 20% of the cost. In discussion, it was noted that Snelling Avenue is also in need of con- struction. Christoffersen explained that Snelling is not in the system to date; could probably look at MSA funds for Snelling in 1990-1991. Christoffersen was asked if MSA funds can be used to payoff bonds, after improvement has been completed. (Christoffersen to get more information relative to the options available for use of MSA funds, for Council's considera- tion.) Hicks moved, seconded by Hansen, that Council adopt Resolution No. 85-44, ADOPTING THE SCHEDULING OF MSA CONSTRUCTION AND SPECIFYING THE CONSTRUCTION OF HAMLINE AVENUE IN 1986. Motion carried unanimously. (5-0) Christoffersen suggested that a public hearing ordering the feasibility study for Hamline Avenue construction -in 1986, be held in January, and'that surveys along Hamline Avenue be obtained in 1985. Christoffersen explained that because this is not a petitioned project, a 4/5 vote will be needed to order construction. . Cable TV Construction on Katie Lane Mark Matthews referred Council to his letter of 9/6/85 relative to his cost estimate for connecting Katie Lane to the Cleveland Avenue trunk ($4,658) which would be a temporary connection, and to Stowe Avenue ($7,858) which would be the eventual connection of the entire Hazelnut Park, when developed. Bill Bauer said we are interested in getting service to Katie ~~ne from the Arden Hills trunk; noted that Group W is obligated to connect all Arden Hills residents to the Arden Hills trunk. Mannings, residents on Katie Lane, accepted Council's decision to require a permanent Katie Lane hook-up to the Arden Hills trunk as soon as possible. Appointment to Cable TV Advisorv Committee Mayor Woodburn appointed Bill Oberreit as a member of the Cable TV Advisory Committee for the balance of 1985.