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Steffen. This was not an attempt to get anything free from Attorney Goodrich. Mr. Hendriksen stated he was trying to be cooperative and somehow the whole issue has snowballed into something it was not intended to be. He reiterated that he honestly thought it was an offer. Mr. Goodrich responded that it is an offer as long as the City Council or City Staff wants him to review it. Mr. Hendriksen felt that it should be reviewed by Mr. Goodrich. He added that he has obtained his own legal counsel so he knows this amendment is constitutional. Motion by Councilmember Beahen and seconded by Councilmember Zimmerman to refer the proposed charter amendment to the Charter Commission. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Hardin, Councilmembers Beahen, Zimmerman, Beyer and Peterson. Voting No: None. Case # 14: Option Agreement Approval City Administrator Schroeder stated that the City will be constructing sanitary sewer and water lines out to the Anoka Electric Cooperative (AEC) facility during the summer 1995. This extension of utility lines will require the acquisition of easements across certain properties located along the Burlington Northern Rail lines. It is intended that this construction will coincide with the placement of the new electric line for the Anoka Electric Utility and the combination of the existing AEC transmission lines. Mr. Greenberg, the owner of the parcel abutting Sunfish Lake Boulevard, has indicated that the entire 6.5-acre parcel could be acquired for $20,000 plus back taxes (estimated at $13,848.04) or $5,207 per acre. The owner has also stated that the payment could be delayed until a future date. The proposed option agreement indicates a September 1, 1995 payment, with the property transfer occurring within 60 days. He explained that the City will need to acquire an estimated 1.8 acres for the utility/roadway easements to extend the lines across the property and to gain an 80' McKinley Street right-of-way. In addition, the City would gain clear title to Azurite Street as a portion of a land purchase. The estimated purchase price of McKinley/Utility acquisition is $6,300 plus costs. Mr. Schroeder suggested this fee purchase of the property represents an excellent value given its location expenditures for accessory easements and Anoka Municipal Utility future easements. Motion by Councilmember Zimmerman and seconded by Councilmember Beahen to authorize option/purchase agreements for the parcel abutting Sunfish Lake Boulevard and the 1.8 acres for the utility/roadway easements to extend the lines across the property and to gain an 80' McKinley Street right-of-way. Further discussion: Mayor Hardin inquired of Mr. Schroeder how difficult he felt it would be to resell the property. Mr. Schroeder replied that we have one lot spoken for but that this is a more difficult piece to sell. Mayor Hardin expressed a concern about that and inquired about soil testing. Mr. Schroeder stated that the testing is a part of the clear title. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Hardin, Councilmembers Zimmerman, Beahen, Beyer and Peterson. Voting No: None. Case #15: Report from Fire Board City Administrator Schroeder presented a report from the Fire Board. The Board received an update on a drug and alcohol policy and Staff will be working on a City-wide policy for City Council/April 25, 1995 Page 21 of 23