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Motion by Councilmember Peterson and seconded by Councilmember Beahen to adopt Resolution g96-03-051 approving appraisal for SAP 199-101-09 (153/155 Avenue Variolite to Armstrong) Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Hardin, Councilmembers Peterson, Beahen and Zimmerman. Voting No: Councilmember Beyer. Case g9: Water/Sewer Extension to the Police/Municipal Building City Engineer Jankowski stated that with the impending construction of the new Police building, and the relatively close proximity of municipal water and sewer service to the municipal building complex, it would be prudent to consider the cost of extending these services to the municipal campus. It has been estimated that it may cost up to $15,000 to install.a septic system for the Police Department and connect water to the facility from the municipal building. In addition, the lack of sprinkler capabilities would have cost impacts on the design of the building. Mr. Jankowski summarized two options - one would be to extend it from Brandseth subdivision and the second would be to extend the utilities from the eastern portion of the Haubrich Addition. The estimated costs would be as follows: $91,700 from Brandseth Addition and $120,800 from Haubrich Addition. The factors related to the cost difference are as follows: 1) The Haubrich Addition requires C.S.A.H. #5 to be jacked for both the sewer and the water; 2) The per foot construction costs along 151st Avenue and C.S.A.H. #5 will be higher than through open field; and 3) To provide gravity services from the Haubrich Addition would require 200 feet of existing sewer to be re-laid at a flatter grade. He suggested that the clear choice, if we have both options, is to get it from the Brandseth Addition. City Administrator Schroeder stated that if Council does decide to go with the second option (Haubrich) he asked for authorization to sell the approximate three-acre parcel to help with the funding. Motion by Councilmember Peterson and seconded by Councilmember Beyer to authorize an extension of municipal services from the Brandseth Addition at an estimated ,project cost of $91,700. The additional utility extension is relatively simple and similar to the Brandseth utility work. The City will request the developers of Brandseth to include this sewer extension with their work and credit their trunk assessment. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Hardin, Councilmembers Peterson, Beyer, Beahen and Zimmerman. Voting No: None. Case #10: Adopt Ordinance Amending Subdivision Ordinance to Require Impact Fees for Arterial Streets City Engineer Jankowski stated that back in November, Council introduced an ordinance establishing a developmental assessment fee on all new subdivisions. It was intended that Council take final action on this ordinance in December, however, a request was received from the Builders Association requesting a discussion prior to adoption of these impact fees. Staff met with the Association. There was a consensus that an equitable impact fee would allow a fair distribution of transportation costs among new developing subdivisions and ensure that a particular subdivision would not bear an undue cost as a result of an inopportune location. Council was then presented with an ordinance for adoption, a resolution establishing a building permit fee, and also the basic calculations determining the fee. Action was tabled because Council was uncertain as to whether this required a public hearing and if a hearing had been held or not. City Attorney Goodrich reviewed this issue and determined that the subdivision section of Chapter 9 is the appropriate place for this amendment and it is not subject to the public hearing requirements because it does not pertain to the zoning section of Chapter 9. City Council/March 12, 1996 Page 11 of 21