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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL April 11, 1990 Scalze suggested that the Council think about this issue and that the matter be placed on the May 23rd agenda for consideration, including the proposed liquor license ordinance. CLOSED The City Attorney requested that the Council go into SESSION closed session following the meeting to discuss pending litigation. Mr. Blesener introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 90-4-172 - CALLING FOR A CLOSED SESSION IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING TONIGHT'S MEETING AT THE REQUEST OF THE CITY ATTORNEY TO DISCUSS PENDING LITIGATION The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Scalze. Ayes (4) Blesener, Scalze, Collova, LaValle. Nays (0). Resolution declared adopted. SHOULDER Council reviewed the Shoulder Paving Agreements PAVING submitted by the County for improvement of shoulders AGREEMENTS along Little Canada Road and County Road D. Blesener stated that it was his understanding that the work would be similar to a sealcoating, and he did not believe that the City should assess for this type of work. Blesener pointed out that sealcoating is normal maintenance, and the City does not assess for the sealcoating that it contracts each year. Blesener reported that shoulders were improved last year along Little Canada Road between County Road C and the railroad tracks and the City assessed this improvement. However, Blesener believed that to be a mistake. Blesener reported that depending on County finances, Little Canada Road may be reconstructed in the next 4 to 9 years, and Blesener asked how the City will be able to assess for the improvement of curb and gutter if it has already assessed for shoulders. The City Attorney reported that the theory behind assessments is that the improvement must increase the market value of the property by the amount of the assessment. Collova believed the shoulder improvement was more than Page 13