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1_ 5•& COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 12, 1989 explained that under the proposed amendment, if a landowner wanted to petition out of an improvement, he had the absolute right to do so and the Council could not deny his petition. Dave Vickers, 6251 Laurene Avenue noted that the old Charter is still in effect and it states that if an improvement is proposed and assessments are scheduled for your property, 51% of the affected landowners can petition against the improvement and stop the project. He asked what does 51% mean? It was explained that only 51% of the landowners who were proposed to be assessed can petition against an improvement. Mr. Vickers referred to the Woodridge Estates improvement noting that sewer is being extended past his house to service Woodridge Estates and he was not proposed to be assessed. Does that mean that he cannot sign a petition against the improvement. The answer is yes because he is not proposed to be assessed. Mr. Vickers did not feel this was fair. Mr. Hawkins explained that it would not be fair for him to have a voice in an improvement that does not affect him. Mr. Vickers said that he felt that under the new amendments he would be affected if the development went bad and General Fund taxes were used to help pay the bonds. Mr. Stahlberg told Mr. Vickers that the City is now building a connection charge and area charge fund that will help pay for areas where not everybody wants to connect or where there is a problem making bond payments. Mr. Vickers still thought his vote was taken away from him if he is not proposed to be assessed. Mr. Miller explained that this item will appear on the June 26th agenda for further discussion. ENGINEER'S REPORT - RON STAHLBERG Resolution No. 37 - 89 Ordering the Improvement of Woodridge Estates II - Mr. Bisel moved to adopt this resolution. Mr. Neal seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Resolution No. 3? - 89 can be found at the end of these minutes. Resolution No. 38 - 89 Ordering the Preparation of Feasibility Report for Willow Ponds - Mayor Benson moved to table this resolution. Mr. Neal seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. ATTORNEY'S REPORT - BILL HAWKINS Review of State Statutes as They Relate to Obscene Materials and Pornography Issues - Mr. Hawkins had been asked by the Council to research possible ordinances on this matter to prevent possible problems from occurring. Mr. Hawkins said he has reviewed the matter and has discovered that the State has adopted statutes in 1988 that sets out standards in the