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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL NOVEPtBER 9, 1994 system will be an improvement over what currently exists. The City Administrator stated that he was not comfortable with the City paying the full cost of the improvement. Pedersen felt that a one-to-one slope was out of the question, and suggested that if a one-to-four slope is considered, it should be determined whether or not an easement is necessary from the Johnson property. The Administrator felt a one-to-one slope might be feasible and that easements would be needed if the slope were decreased. Pedersen suggested that if it appears there would be erosion problems with the one-to-one slope, and a four- to-one requires easements from the Johnson property, then the only option may be the keystone wall system. Pedersen suggested that information is required from the County on the one-to-one slope issue as well as from the City Engineer. The Administrator suggested that a planting plan is necessary to show what the slope would look like. The Administrator again asked the Council for their feeling on cost participation for the improvement. Morelan stated that irregardless of what improvement is made the City will never get 100% waivers from the property owners. Without those waivers, Morelan was not in favor of assessing the improvement. The City Administrator did not think it would be financially feasible for property owners to file assessment appeals for a relatively low assessment. Hanson and LaValle stated that they were not in favor of assessing the improvement and felt it was the City's responsibility to pay for it since the wall is on City property. Pedersen stated that he felt the improvement should not be assessed. Pedersen again felt additional research was necessary on the feasibility of a one-to-one slope versus keystone wall system and which would be the most beneficial to the City in the long-term. Morelan suggested that property owners be informed of 16