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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL JUNE 22, 1994 that the Jackson Street trail would run between the Zietlow and Judd properties, and waite believed that Morelan was related to Mr. Zietlow. Morelan indicated that he was not related to Mr. Zietlow, and stated that should vacation of the Jackson Street trail easement become an issue, he would abstain from voting on the matter. Morelan agreed that would be a direct conflict of interest. However, he did not feel discussion of the sidewalk and trail improvements were a conflict, but would agree to abstain from voting on the matter if a number of residents agreed with Mr. Waite's position. Several residents raised their hands indicating their agreement with Mr. Waite~s comments. Hanson reported that the City Engineer has informed him that the proposed Jackson Street trail improvement would go on the City's right-of-way. Hanson asked if the trail were improved, if it would be installed at City cost and not assessed against property owners in the area. The City Administrator replied that it would be staff's recommendation that the trail improvement not be assessed. The City has not directly assessed property owners for trail improvements in the past. Morelan asked about assessing a sidewalk improvement. The Administrator noted the survey which staff did of cities in the area. This survey shows that the trend is to not assess sidewalks because of the benefits received issue, although there are some cities which have assessed sidewalk improvements. Morelan suggested that it may change the feeling of the property owners if the sidewalk was put in at no charge. Hanson pointed out the question of liability to the property owner, and assumed that the sidewalk would be installed on street right-of-way rather than on private property. The City Attorney replied that typically sidewalks are put in on street right-of-way, with the adjacent 12