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~ PAGE 8 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JANUARY 21. 1986 noted that after the addition of this 24 unit apartment to the line the sewer would be at capacity. The City Administrtor stated that shortly after Mr. Babinsky's apartment was started Ron Kuhn and John Weicht contacted the City with a request for an application of a 48 unit building. He indicated that Ron Kuhn has asked for an engineering rationale as to why the sewer line is to capacity. The City Administrator stated that Terry Maurer. the City's Engineer felt the City would have a hard time rationalizing why the line was to capacity. The City Administrator noted that a solution to the problem would be to build a bypass from the end of Fifth to the corner of Tipton and Main. He stated this would prevent a sewer backup. He indicated this bypass would serve 24 units and would cost $15.000 to $20.000. He stated the City would have to inform Kuhn that the line would allow 24 units and not 48. He further indicated the City could use the fees collected from the permitting process and sac charge to pay for this bypass. He stated the fees collected would amount to approximately $40.000. Mayor Hinkle noted he felt the City should not have to spend the money for a small repair job when they should be repairing the entire line and putting the money toward the projecr. It was the consensus of the City Council that the City consider proceeding with School Street sanitary sewer project. E. Planning Commission Appointment It was the consensus of the City Council to authorize the City staff to run an add in the newspaper requesting applicants for the vacancy on the Planning Commission. F. Information on Tax Increment The City Administrator indicated that the Association of Minnesota Counties are anticipating developing some legislation which would include them more directly with Tax Increment Financing. He indicated that up until this time the Cities have been required to have their TIF plans reviewed by counties and school boards. 'but indicated they have no veto power. He indicated the counties are attempting to get more into the decision making of TIF. The City Administrator noted the League feels the Cities are the most appropriate body to deal with development issues and are requesting the cities to contact County Commissioers regarding this fact. The Council directed the City Administrator to contact the County Commissioners regarding this matter.