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City Council lVlmutes September 23, 2002 4.1. 4.2. Page 2 3.4. 3.5. 3.6. 3.7. D. PAY ESTIMATE #1 TO S.R. WEIDEMA IN THE AMOUNT OF $58,298.13 FOR WORK ON THE 175TM AVENUE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT. E. PAY ESTIMATE #1 IN THE AMOUNT OF $381,081.00 FOR WORK ON THE PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY F. PAY ESTIMATE #1 IN THE AMOUNT OF $17,777.00 FOR WORK ON THE CITY HALL EXPANSION PROJECT. ROSS AND KAY BENGSTON SPECIAL ASSESSMENT REQUEST - UPDATE WORKER'S COMPENSATION INSURANCE RENEWAL - (MOVED TO ITEM 4.6.) RESOLUTION 02-89 APPOINTING ELECTION JUDGES FOR THE GENERAL ELECTION RESOLUTION 02-90 REQUSTING SHERBURNE COUNTY TO IMPROVE THE ALIGNMENT OF COUNTY ROAD 33 EAST OF TRUNK HIGHWAY 169 AND TO REQUEST MN/DOT TO PERFORM A SPEED STUDY COUNCILMEMBER MOTIN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. Discuss Gas Franchise Renewal with Rehant Energy The City Administrator stated that the 25-year non-exclusive gas franchise agreement with Reliant Energy expires in April of 2003. He explained that the City has adopted the League of Minnesota Cities ('LMC) model right-of-way ordinance and that the City would be following the LMC model gas franchise ordinance for renewal of the franchise agreement with Reliant Energy. Both model ordinances use the same definitions and terminology and this is important, as the gas lines are located in the City right-of-way. The City Administrator further noted that the Council has recently discussed the possibility of adopting a gas franchise fee, which would be passed on to the customers. The City Administrator discussed the possibility of using a portion of the gas franchise funds to fund the street rehabilitation program. The City Administrator introduced Ame Henclrickson, Program Manager for Local Government and Economic Development, of Reliant Energy. Mr. Hendrickson discussed the issue of gas franchise fees, explained how the fee is implemented, and responded to questions from the Council. He also discussed how the franchise fee was received by residents of other communities. Consider Resignation of Cable Assistant The City Clerk indicated that Assistant Cable Producer Greg Gengler has submitted his resignation. She informed the Council that a full time position for the Assistant Cable Producer has been requested in the 2003 budget. She indicated that she is reluctant to advertise for a part time person knowing that there is a possibility that the Council will authorize a full time position in 2003. It was the consensus of the Council that staff not advertise for a full time position until it is certain that the position is approved by the Council in the 2003 budget. The Council further indicated that staff could advertise at this time for a part dine employee.