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Mayor Wilharber confirmed Centerville's position to provide utility services to the two Lino Lakes properties on Mill Road. Mr. Peterson understood that Mr. Powell (Lino Lakes Engineer) plans to meet with the two property owners and then begin the process. Mayor Wilharber warned that the soil types north of Mound Trail may challenge the integrity of the road. Councilmember Buckbee moved to approve the final plat for Buechler Estates - the grading. drainage. utility and development contract with the Attorneys noted changes. Mayor Wilharber seconded the motion. Councilmember Brenner stressed the desire to change the $25,000 park dedication fees to $50,000. Councilmember Buckbee explained that the decision was made at a prior meeting. Mr. Hoeft explained the Developer likely has moved forward, having been informed that the park fees would not exceed $25,000. Mr. March commented, recently he received a letter indicating that Cities may be restricted to impose park fees that supersedes $900 per lot. Buckbee - Wilharber - Sweeney - aye. Powers - Brenner abstain. Motion carried. NEW BUSINESS Council Pay Councilmember Buckbee moved to implement Council and the Mayoral pay at $75 and $125 per Council meeting. respectively. Councilmember Brenner seconded the motion. ) Mayor Wilharber disagreed and noted that the Council is required to attend several meetings outside of Council meetings and should be paid the set monthly amount. Councilmember Buckbee argued that it is not fair to the citizens when Council members do not show up, but still get paid, stating that higher attendance may have made a difference with the Buechler Estates park dedication fees. Buckbee. Brenner. Sweeney - aye. Powers. Wilharber - nay. Motion carried. Mill Road Water Connection(s) (7231 Mill Road) Mr. March explained that a resident is requesting to connect to the municipal water system at 7231 Mill Road. This property is adjacent to a watermain that was installed in previous years. There is no curb-stop to this property. Mr. March referred to an estimate from Ro-So contracting to install a curb-stop at this location. The cost to the City for this item is $2350. Mr. March suggested treating this property per the current policy, that the property owner would be assessed the current rate of $1,741.23 and additional $1300 water connection (WAC) charge. Furthermore, the policy in 1993 was $2500 per unit along Mill Road which would have covered both the WAC and assessment amount. Mr. Palzer noted historically the city pays to run the line from the watermain to the ROW (right of way). Councilmember Buckbee moved to assess property at 7231 Mill Road the current rate of ~ / 6 - - -- - -- - - - --- - - -- --