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Mayor Bergeson inquired about any liability issues with the use of these devices. Staff advised the Police Department has changed its police pursuit policy to comply with current legislation. The City Administrator asked for clarification regarding uniforms. Staff advised the resolution is correct ',regarding the issue of uniforms. Council Member Dahl moved to adopt Resolution No. 2000 - 75, as presented. Council Member Reinert seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Resolution No. 2000 - 75 can be found in the City Clerk's office. PUBLIC SERVICES DEPARTMENT REPORT, RICK DEGARDNER There was no Public Services Department report. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT REPORT, BRIAN WESSEL PUBLIC HEARING, Resolution No. 00 - 64, Adopt Assessment Roll, Twilight Acres 1St and rd Additions, John Powell - Staff advised the public hearing for this item is continued from the July 24, 2000, City Council meeting. Many residents made statements and asked questions about the proposed assessment amounts, the Public Improvement process (Statute 429), and the City Charter. Specific information from the City Attorney and Charter Commission was requested in order to clarify the 60 -day waiting period status. City staff has received and distributed opinions from both the City Attorney and the Chair of the Charter Commission regarding this issue. A resident also indicated he had contacted the Metropolitan Council and the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency and received assurance there were funds available for this type of project. City staff again contacted •both of these agencies and the Minnesota Department of Health regarding grant funding availability specifically to help pay assessments for connection to City utilities. Staff was unable to identify alternative funding sources. Many of the funding sources relate to replacement of on -site systems, low interest loans, or have income restrictions. The first meeting of the Twilight Acres Work Group regarding the septic systems was held last Thursday evening, August 10, 2000, with several residents, the City Administrator, and City Engineer. The group specifically asked that the following issues be considered: 1. Another survey to determine the level of the resident's willingness to pay for this project. 2. Placing the project on the ballot this fall for consideration. 3. Making a specific funding request to an agency other than the City. 4. Modifying the project to include alternative means of providing utility service. Staff will need time to investigate these issues and report to the City Council. Staff recommended continuing the public hearing at least until the August 28, 2000, Council meeting. Council Member Reinert asked if City staff had contacted the individuals that residents indicated they had spoken to about funding. Staff advised they contacted two individuals that Mr. Bye had indicated he spoke with. Two representatives from the Minnesota Pollution Agency and the Department of Health were contacted. There is funding available for failing septics. There is no funding to help pay for assessments for connection to • 6