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address the problem by installing insulation around the utility lines to prevent freezing. Mayor Wilharber asked "Who will be responsible in the future for the utility line maintenanceT Mr. Nyberg explained the city is ultimately responsible for the sewer line. Councilmember Brenner questioned who is responsible for the situation. Mr. Nyberg explained Frana & Sons has been asked to pay for the insulation. Councilmember Brenner questioned if curb and gutter is included in the plans. Mr. Nyberg replied the plans include curb and gutter. Mr. Nyberg requested a motion to authorize the curb and gutter improvements. Councilmember Buckbee questioned where will the curb and gutter funds taken from. MOTION by Mayor Wilharber to authorize Staff to research the curb and gutter cost and make recommendation on funding the project to the Council. Motion seconded by Councilrnember Brenner. Motion carried unanimously. MOTION by Councilmember Brenner to approve the senior housing grading plan dated October 30, 1997. Motion seconded by Councilmember Buckbee. Motion carried unanimously. Engineering Review The Council requested Staff contact Council and indicate where Staff is at with the engineering reVIew. Office Furniture Ms. Gaustad presented office furniture for the City offices. Ms. Gaustad suggested "U" shaped workstations for the front office and updates in the Deputy Clerks Office. Ms. Gaustad explained the "U" shaped workstations will be more efficient than the current work stations. Also, "U" shaped workstations will eliminate unnecessary distractions. Ms. Gaustad added, the proposed workstation will provide an area to hold materials to service the window (i.e., building permits and books). Ms. Gaustad reported the cost of refurbished equipment and new equipment. Office Environment Brokers (OEB) quotation for refurbished equipment is $4,397.24. Design Wise quotation for new office equipment is $6,794.55. In addition, the Deputy Clerks Office equipment quotation is $1,068.61. MOTION by Mayor Wilharber to authorize Staff to purchase office furniture from OEB and to authorize expenditure offunds in the amount of$1068.61 and $4,397.24. Motion seconded by Councilmember Buckbee. Wilharber aye, Buckbee aye, Helmbrecht nay, Brenner nay. Motion died. North Metro Recreation Funds Councilmember Helmbrecht stated the Park and Recreation Committee minutes requested information on the North Metro Recreation refund amount and which fund will it be allocated into. Councilmember Helmbrecht requested Staff to investigate the refund and report back to the Council. t 9 ..