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COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 25, 1989 CONSIDERATION OF AMENDING ASSESSMENT POLICY FOR UTILITY EXTENSIONS Mr. Schumacher explained Mr. Bisel's reasons for proposing this amendment. The underlying principle is that each housing unit would pay a single, unit price for utility hook- up fee versus a per foot fee. Therefore, if utilities run past your property, and you have the potential for 2 or more lots, you pay 1 unit fee per potential house. Mr. Hawkins added that if your lot can support only 1 house, then you would pay a single unit fee. He added that this is common practice in many other cities. Mr. Bisel said that this would help our bond consultant. Mr. Reinert stated that property with the potential to have more lots under a variance would have to be informed at that time that they may be required to pay more than for a single house. Mayor Benson felt that this was a good idea, but had some bugs that needed to be worked out. The Council discussed how this would work if it were presently being used with regard to some current developments. Mr. Miller felt it was an excellent idea, and should be pursued. Staff was directed to meet with our attorney, and engineer and work the kinks out of this proposal. CLARIFICATION OF MUSA BOUNDARY (RUSTIC LANE) Mr. Bisel felt that the city administrator should meet with these residents again and inform them of the councils proposed assessment policy change. This may affect their decisions. Mayor Benson agreed saying this should be run past them. Mr. Reinert felt we should wait until the policy was more polished. Mr. Bisel moved that staff not meet with residents at this time, but should work on the policy, and notify residents that the council will be discussing this item at the October 9th meeting. Mr. Reinert seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. RESO_.`_'TION 69 -89 AMENDING CDBG FUNDS TO ALL' W FOR A HOU';ING STUDY This resolution would the designation of a potion of our 1989 CDBG funds to allow for a housing study to be completed for the city. This request was from Ms. JoAnn Wright, Community Development Director from Anoka County. Mr. Bisel moved to approve this resolution. Mr. Bohjanen seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously SETTING A BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING FOR OCTOBER 31, 1989.