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Special City Council Minutes August 15, 2017 Page 2 of 3 ----------------------------- Ms. Malecha informed the Council that the City might not retain ownership of the Highway 371 road turn backs in the spring of 2018 as originally planned due to miscellaneous work that may be needed on the project. MnDOT may need to retain ownership until November 1, 2018 which could result in the monetary obligation of$4,600,000 not being released until January 2019. Council Member Akerson asked for further explanation. Ms. Malecha explained that she received an email from MnDOT statir�g that minor roadway completion, seed and turF work, and pafiential erosion issues that would come up in the spring would need to be addressed before the release of the roads. Council discussion ensued regarding the new release date far the road turn backs and the ramifications on the City's planned projects. The consensus of the Council directed Nar�cy Malecha to write a letter to MnDOT stating that the City requests the road turn backs by May 1, 2018 and if this timeline cannot be met, the City is unable to accept the road turn backs until May 1, 2019. Council Member Swanson inquired wheth�r there will be a delay in the construction o�the maintenance building because of the potential postponemerrt of the road turn backs. Nancy Malecha stated that depending on the cost of the project the City may be able to use other funds to float the project urttil we receive the turn back monies. MAYOR ADAMS M01tED TO ACCEPT THE 2018 PRELIMINARY BUDGET WITH THE ADDITfONAL COST FOR HEALTH INSURANCE PREMIUMS. COUNCIL MEMBER AKERSON SECONDED THE MOTtON. MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 4. Capital Financial Plan Jason Murray from David Drown Associates discussed the summary report regarding capital improvements and water & sewer rates analysis for the City. He recommended keeping the Capital Financial Plan as is for now and make adjustments as needed. Mr. Murray explained the tiered rate schedule for water and sewer that will comply with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources conservation rates. Council discussion ensued regarding the summary report presented by Mr. Murray.