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September 25, 1989 Council Minutes, Page Four . licensed organizations to contribute 10% of their net profits to a fund which would be administered and regulated by the City, which could be used for "lawful purposes" which include public improvements and public services. Council asked Filla to prepare a draft ordinance to submit prior to December and concurred to address these items at a special work session to be held in December. MN/DOT PLANS Council acknowledged receipt of a September 18 letter from Engineer Maurer relative to his review of the preliminary plans for Layout No, 17, relating to the proposed location and construction of 1-694, near I-35W. Councilmember Malone moved, seconded by Councilmember Growe, to adopt Resolution No. 89-46, "RESOLUTION FOR LAYOUT APPROVAL", Motion carried unanimously, (4-0). AH/SHOREVIEW WATER CONNECT Council acknowledged receipt of a letter dated Sept. 22 from Engineer Maurer and a copy of a letter from Shoreview's Public Works Director Chuck Ahl, outlining proposed construction of an emergency water interconnection at Lexington Avenue and Grey Fox Road. It was noted that the estimated cost of this project is $31,280, with Arden Hills to pay 50% of the cost, or $15,640, with the agreement cost to be charged to Account 601. A sample interconnection agreement was also presented for concept approval. . Councilmember Malone asked if the water valve could be opened in the event of a major fire. He suggested that the wording of "fire or declared emergency" should be added to Section E, Use of Interconnection. He also asked who would perform testing referred to in Section G, Water Standards and Construction. He suggested St. Paul Water perform the testing, Malone also expressed concern ever water useage beyond a 48 hour period and the fact that there is no meter to reflect such useage, as noted in Section F, Notice. After discussion, Councilmember Malone moved, seconded by Councilmember Hansen, to approve the emergency water connection at Lexington Avenue and Grey Fox Road, at a City cost not to exceed $15,640, and also to enter into an agreement with the City of Shoreview for the cost-sharing of installation and future maintenance of the connection, with the agreement to address Councilmember Malone's three concerns. Motion carried unanimously, (4-0). PLUMBING Council acknowledged receipt of a memo from the Clerk INSPECTIONS Administrator relative to concerns over inspections being handled by the current plumbing inspector. Councilmember Hansen expressed concern relative to citizen encroachment on easements and asked if the building inspector or parks/public works employees have been directed to handle the problem. . Mayor Sather commented it would be more appropriate for the parks/public works crews to work on easement encroachments during sl~ck periods. Council concurred.