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City Council Minutes October 7, 2008 Page 7 of 8 12.2. South Oak Street Right-of-Way Tim Houle gave an update from the October 6th meeting with the Pequot Lakes School Building and Grounds Committee regarding the planned 2009 South Oak Street improvements. The proposed agreement, as outlined in WSN's letter to Rick Linnell dated August 27, 2008, was discussed. The Building and Grounds Committee will recommend the proposed agreement to the Pequot Lakes School Board at their next meeting. Tim Houle noted that the City will need to acquire a 33 foot right-of-way from Mr. Babinski for the planned 2009 South Oak Street improvements. Mr. Houle has been in contact with Mr. Babinski addressing his concerns and will send him a draft agreement. COUNCIL MEMBER SJOBLAD MOVED TO APPROVE THE PROPOSED AGREEMENT,AS OUTLINED IN WSN'S LETTER DATED AUGUST 27,2008,BETWEEN ISD 186 AND THE CITY OF PEQUOT LAKES FOR THE 2009 SOUTH OAK STREET IMPROVEMENTS; AND FURTHER,PENDING APPROVAL FROM THE PEQUOT LAKES SCHOOL BOARD. COUNCIL MEMBER RYAN SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED 5-0. Tim Houle noted that Mr. Babinski would like WSN to examine his land parcels within the City for storm water retention. Mr. Houle asked the Council if there would be any objections. The Council had no objections. 11.1. Storm Water Management Utility Mike Loven discussed the storm water utility charges for larger parcels of property within the former Sibley Township. Mr. Loven noted that the current storm water rate structure will not be equitable for larger parcels and needs further review. Tim Houle discussed some options the City has to address this such as: adjusting the base rate, setting a cap for larger parcels, or adding more rates. The Council tabled the storm water utility billing of the former Sibley Township property owners until further review. Mike Loven stated that recommendations will be presented to the Council at their December meeting.