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Elk River City Council Minutes October 30, 1995 Page 4 . and water project. Also discussed was the total cost for the project and the number of acres that would be under the Green Acre law for each phase or district. Mayor Duitsman indicated that from comments he has received, he would like to focus on the area southeast along Highway 10. The City Administrator reviewed the options which the city has considered for Phase I of the project area. Discussion was held regarding how the Phase I project area has expanded and changed since April and June worksessions. Discussion was held about relooking at Phase I, District 2 of Option 5 (dated May, 1995) as the first phase project area. The City Administrator noted that under Option 5, District 2, Phase I there are no Green Acres. Discussion was held by the Council regarding whether or not the area should end at 165th A venue or 171st Avenue. Dave McGillivray, city bond consultant. indicated that the area Option 5, District 2, Phase I is a smaller area which would be better for the city as it would create less financial risk, it would not affect the credit rating, and there are less Green Acres. Nonetheless, for this Phase I project there is still a gap of approximately $1 million between the project costs and the assessment amounts. It was the consensus of the Council to meet one more time in a worksession to discuss these issues related to this Phase I project, and then to set a meeting date to hold an informational hearing for the public. e Doris Specht questioned why the Council is considering going east when there is more business land out west. She indicated she is opposed to the extension of the utilities to the east. Rolland Benson indicated that he was opposed to the project. City Administrator Pat Klaers indicated that he received a letter from Charlie Houle, which he entered into the record, signed by seven property owners in the eastern area who are in favor of the project. 7.1. Review November-February Meetina Dates COUNCILMEMBER SCHEEL MOVED TO CALL A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 16, 1996, AT 6 P.M., AND FEBRUARY 20,1996, AT 6 P.M., DUE TO THE PRECEDING MONDAYS FALLING ON HOLIDAYS. COUNCILMEMBER FARBER SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO CALL A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AT 5 P.M. ON JANUARY 8, 1996, TO TAKE CARE OF OFFICIAL CITY BUSINESS. COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 7.2. Consider Date for Appreciation Dinner e It was the consensus of the Council to hold the Appreciation Dinner on February 13. 1996.