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MINU`1'ES CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 22, 1995 knowing that the Jackson Street road right-of-way existed. The road improvement would not impact the Morelan property, and he would still have a subdividable lot just like he has now. Scalze was concerned about the cost of condemning property for the cul-de-sac easement. Fahey did not believe the costs would be very high. Berniece Magnuson submitted a petition signed by 8 property owners in the area which indicates that they were not opposed to the street improvement. There are approximately 24 property owners on Bluwood and Australian. Magnuson indicated that she would likely have been able to get more signatures if she had more time. Pedersen asked the cost of condemnation. The City Administrator estimated the cost at $4,000 to $5,000 for one parcel based upon past research. Pedersen again pointed out the City's position that it would not condemn property for the Rice Street redevelopment project. Now the Council is discussing condemning property for a cul-de-sac improvement. Pedersen stated that he did not understand the logic. Scalze pointed out that the Council is at an impasse because a variance requires four affirmative votes of the Council. Scalze asked how many affirmative votes would be necessary to approve a thoroughfare plan for area. The City Administrator pointed out that a petition for a local improvement requires a simple majority for ordering the improvement, while a 4/5ths vote of the Council was required for a Council initiated improvement. Pedersen pointed out that a 33-foot right-of-way exists for Jackson Street. Pedersen suggested that the City would be merely acknowledging that right-of-way and adding 7 feet to it to make 40 feet. Scalze pointed out the previous discussion of a 30 foot right-of-way for Gilanderi Lane. Scalze also pointed out that the addition of 7 feet to the Jackson Street 24