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~~ ~l P,lLI ANTES SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING NOVEi!tIDER 23, 1982 PAGE 5 procedure following from inception to completion. He also explained the procedure for payment of the bond issue on the project and the use of the MSA funds. CHENOWETH (cont.) 1 L Councilmember Larson brought to Council's attention the fact that Robert Blomberg is being assessed for his business r~roperty on Hamline Avenue in conjunction with the Albert~Pascal improvement and questioned whether or not the business profits by the improvement. Council discussed the use of the alley by customers, trash haulers, etc., and Engineer Lemberg stressed the fact that the utilities are in the alley. He also commented on the fact that the alleys are accessible to all whether or not they use them at this time. He mentioned that many homeowners with driveways existing onto the street have made those garages into additional living space and constructed garages on the alley. Attorney Swanson asked if Mr. Blomberg filed a written objection before the hearing to which Councilmember Larson replied that he had not, but that Mr. Blomberg did join in the class action suit. Mayor Vt'arkentien asked if the persons who did not protest in writing have no right to appeal, to which Attorney Swanson replied in the affirmative as they have not complied with the Statutes. Clerk Administrator Barnes asked if those who spoke at the hearing could appeal and Attorney Swanson stated they could not. Fiscal Consultant Chenoweth commented that it has not as yet been tested, and Attorney Swanson replied that it makes no difference as assessment appeals are Statutory and Statutes must be followed. Councilmember Chestovich brought to Council's attention that the way the Planning Commission Ordinance #171 is worded, it is possible that the terms of all members could expire at the same time in December of 198l~. Council discussed the matter together with the fact that the Human Rights Ordinance #8$ does not stipulate a definite number of terms to be served by the members. Following the discussion, the City Attorney was directed to draft amendments to both ordinances to correct these items. DISCUSSION ON BLOMBERG ASSESSMENT AMENDMENTS TO BE DRAFTED TO ORDINANCES 4{171 & 485 In view of the changes being made in the ordinances, Councilmember Chestovich PRESS inquired how the press release announcing committee% ommission vacancies RELEASE FOR should be worded. It was decided to word the press release to simply state COMMITTEE/ that there will be vacancies and interested parties should call the City COMMISSION Office for information. VACANCIES Council noted a letter from Bonestroo, Rosene, Anderlik and Associates, ENGINEERING Engineering Consultants for the City, advising of the increase in Engineer- RATES ing rates effective January 1, 1983. INCREASE Clerk Administrator Barnes requested that the matter of the Prosecuting Attorney be deferred until a Council Workshop could be held on the matter. Following a discussion Councilmember Eggert moved, seconded by Council- member Larson that a V~orkshop be scheduled for December 1.5, 1982 from 7:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at which time the Prosecuting Attorney will be discussed. Motion carried unanimously. PROSECUTING ATTORNEY DISCUSSION DEFERRED _ :. UNTIL AFTER 1/12 WORK- SHOP