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less than the original quote-of $l-206:' Therefore;-the-€ity elected to hire--EM.T Environmental which is a subsidiary of Bon est roo instead of Nova. During a phone conversatiorrwithMr. Peterson he indicated that-a-Bonestroo-report concluded the-Qty Hall property may be an appropriate site for a watertower. ' The- Council and Staff discussed-the- put chase-of-the--take Area- Utility-building-as a potential future site for Building Inspections/Public Works and a watertower. The Council-discussed other optionah~for--a-watertower; such-as the propertyloeated directly behind City Hall. After reviewing the property appraisal for the Lake Area Utility's building and outlot-A; the Councit-elected to--pursue--the building and notthe-1ard. The Council discussion regarding the purchase price of $400,000 for both the building ~nd outlot- -A, provoked the foHowingaction: Motion byCouncilmember Nelson, seconded by Councilmember Travis to make it knowrr-that tb-e--City is notinterested'-in-purcbasingtbe--bake Area-Btil-i:ty1~ntlot-t\. Motion carried unanimously. :' Mr-: March shared the market vahre--IDr the property is-appraised between-$31t-;-OOQ.. to $332,000. however, the asking price is $325,000. The Council discussed assessments, water and---sewer hook upcharges-altwhich-totalapproximately $6,662. Motion by Councilmember Sweeney, seconded by Councilmember Nelson to authorizetlte-City to entedntothe negotiations--twpurchase the Lake-Area IJtil~'s building for $325,000, seller pay half of assessments, seller removes existing septic, seHer cap-existing well, City-waive the "RAe andlo-cat-SAC and CoHed-t~e Metropolitan Council fee from Mr. Lessard. Motion carried unanimous y. OVER WEIGHT PE~T The City received an over-Weight permit-from--Mr. Jim Langer (J&D Landsca~g) to transport three, seven ton loads on Heritage Street and LaMotte Drive. . Motion by Conncilmember- Nelson,-S'ee()lJdett'by €ouncilmember B-ren-n-er---'to-de~y the request. Motion carried unanimously. ' ORDINANCE #4 WORKSHOP DATE It was mentioned that EDC would like to review Ordinance #4 prior to its adoption. The Council scheduled an Ordinance #4 - rewrite workshop with the Plannipg Commission, May 25,1999 at 6:00 P.M. \ 1999 SEAL COAT BIDS Mr. March indicated the lowest seal coat bid was received from Allied Blacktop. Motion by Councilmember Travis, seconded by Councilmember Sweeney to accept the street improvement items as mentioned in the specifications. Motion carried unanimously.