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JUL. -29' 98 (WED) 12 :55 ttatttttatttattttttt TEL :612 421 9511 P.005 coJNCIL MINUTES July 27, 1998 Mrs. Janet Hill, 298 Elm Street, came forward and stated that she had contacted Council Members and given them the background regarding her property. She went over the background regarding her property again. She indicated that she has spend a lot of money on her property. The total right -of -way dedicated to the City will cost her an approximately $9,222. She asked the Council to trade the sewer hook -up fee for the right -of -way the City is asking for. She noted that Council should speak to the neighborhood regarding the widening of Elm Street and alternative proposals. Mayor Sullivan stated this issue was discussed at the last Council Work Session. She asked if staff had contacted Mr. and Mrs. Hill since that meeting. Mr. Wessel stated that staff attempted to contact Mr. and Mrs. Hill. He indicated the Hill's would not speak to staff but wanted to address Council directly. Mrs. }Till stated that she was not invited to the Council Work Session. She was asked by Ms. Wyland to discuss the issue with staff. She stated she has already spoken with Mr. Ahrens. Mayor Sullivan stated that she understood the variance granted for Wenzel Farms was because of lot size. She asked if there was any compensation for the sewer and water hook -up. Mr. Brixius stated that the variance was granted due to lot size. He stated that he was not present in 1991 so he was unsure of any compensation for hook -up. Mayor Sullivan asked if Outlot A was purchased from Mr. Hokenson. Mrs. Hill indicated that it was. There was a verbal agreement to purchase the lot from Mr. Hokenson. The City attempted to negotiate with Mr. Hokenson to sell the land to the Hill's. Mayor Sullivan asked if the trees in the right -of -way would be removed. Mr. Ahrens explained that upon reconstruction of Elm Street it is possible the trees will have to be removed, subject to Council approval. He stated it is likely the reconstruction can work around the trees. Mrs. Hill asked if the trees can survive that close to the street. She asked where the snow removal placement will be. Mr. Ahrens explained that there should be enough room on the right - of -way for the snow removal. Mayor Sullivan asked about sewer compensation. Ms. Anderson indicated there was no compensation from the City regarding the sewer hook -up in Wenzel Farms. Mayor Sullivan asked if Mrs. Hill is required to update her septic system. Mrs. Mill stated that if she continues to live in the home she does not need to update the septic system. If the home is sold the City will require an updated septic system. Mr. Kluegel noted that a "cesspool" is considered a septic system failure. It does not meet City Code. 5