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MOTION by Mayor Wilharber, seconded by Councilmember Powers to table action on Local Government Consultants recommendation. Motion carried unanimously. Engineering Proposal Information Mr. March briefed the Council on his preliminary engineering proposal findings with other cities in Anoka County. MOTION by Councilmember Helmbrecht, seconded by Councilmember Powers to table the engineering proposal to allow Council time to review the submitted information. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Nyberg and Mr. Terry Mauer ofHR. Green shared their desire to service the Centerville community. Mr. Ralph Russell, President ofHR. Green voiced a desire that their firm be considered during the interview process. Mr. Nyberg noted if the Council would be gracious enough to interview H.R. Green along with the other firms, the Council can be confident that HR. Green will stack up to other firms and exceed in areas as well. Mayor Wilharber commented he appreciates receiving the Engineers' week in review. 1998 Appointments MOTION by Councilmember Helmbrecht, seconded by Councilmember Powers to approve resolution 98-01 with noted changes. Mr. March suggested Mayor Wilharber, Acting Mayor Mary Jo Helmbrecht and City Administrator Jim March be the only ones authorized to sign checks. Motion carried unanimously. NEW BUSINESS 1998 Goals & Objectives MOTION by Councilmember Powers, seconded by Councilmember Brenner to table the 1998 Goals and Objectives. Motion carried unanimously. Comprehensive Plan Amendment - Fruth and Fisher Properties Mr. March briefed the Council on a comprehensive plan amendment request which would allow a MUSA extension to service the property located at 7384 and 7396 Mill Road. Mr. March felt there is just cause for the City to support the request since the property owners had expressed previous written interest to the City to be included in the MUSA. Mr. March requested the comprehensive plan amendment fee be waived, if Planning and Zoning or the City Council initiates the plan amendment. Ms. Gaustad reported during the November 24, 1997 Council meeting Councilmember Brenner moved to require any person (s) initiating an amendment be responsible for paying for the amendment cost. Councilmember Brenner did not favor waiving the amendment fee because the Council is not in receipt enough information to make an educated decision. Councilmember Brenner requested the administrator make a recommendation including a report indicating the over all impact this 5 -- --- -.. -- --- - -- --~---~