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install a charcoal filt~r in the mechanical equipment at a cost of $3200-$3600. This purchase is desirable now since summer months will intensify air deterioration. Mr. Martin also explained that, by spending $2960 to install some special roof-mounted air intake fans, energy costs at City Hall can significantly be reduced within two years. Mayor Anderson mused that, in light of the Council's concern for air quality, he would defy anyone to vote against these suggestions. Mr. Hamel moved seconded by Mr. Williams to approve the purchase of a charcoal filter and special roof-mounted air intake fans for installation at City Hall to improve the air quality in the basement and reduce energy costs. Motion carried unanimously. A question was raised about the use of a precipitator and Technology Coordinator Greg Page said the problem involves hydrocarbons rather than particulate matter, which is what an electrostatic precipitator would remove. In answer to Mrs. Beal, Mr. Page said the source of the hydrocarbons is probably car exhaust as the basement air intake is at approximately the same level as the mufflers on cars traveling 7th Street. F. Request of Valley River Inn to Connect Proposed Addition to the City Sewe~. - The request was presented in the form of a letter and distributed to Council members with their agendas. The request was to allow Valley River Inn to proceed without waiting for legal annexation processes to go through. If the request is approved, the City could delay annexation until after construction or annex ~and be responsible for inspection. In answer to Mr. Williams' suggestion to explain the tax base as it is affected by annexation, Mr. Martin said State law provides that, when an area is annexed to the City and the City's tax rate is applied to the value, that portion of the value of the annexation falling within the 6% limitation may be added to the City's tax base. The choices are annex land wi th improvements and reap the benefi t of an increase in the tax_- base, which is the amount on which a levy can be based without a vote of the people, or annex prior to improvements and not be able to have the tax base grow in what will be subsequent improvements to the property. Planning Director mentioned that, if clarification is desired, the Livingston and Blaney study explains the differences. He said he would provide the City Manager with the report. Mr. Bradley felt the City should annex first to have the kinds of controls it desires. As an example, he referred to the Valley River sign built 2 1/2 years ago. The sign would not conform to the city code though it was known that the prope:r;ty was going to .be annexed. He does not feel the impact on the tax base would be that great to not annex first. On the matter of the sign, Mr. Martin mentioned that part of the expansion of Valley River will be the removal of that sign. He then went on to explain that the request at this point is to indicate to the County that Valley River Inn may connect to the sewer. Annexation has already been recommended so there is no need to ask the Inn to petition. The only real issue is if the Council will expedite it. Mr. Murray moved seconded by Mrs. Beal to authorize Valley River Inn's connection to the sewer. Mrs. Beal wondered how often this has been done in the past, and Mr. Martin answered there have been a number of instances in which this has been done. Vote was taken on the motion which carried unanimously. 6/9/75 - 10 3)2.' -- Comm 5/28/75 Approve e Comm 5/28/75 Approve .