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COUNCIL MINUTES APRIL 9, 1990 to start meetings earlier and close earlier. Mr. Schumacher explained that routine department business could be completed earlier and then the department heads can leave. Council Member Reinert said he was not concerned about department heads leaving earlier, he explained that they were on the public payroll and should be heard by the public. Council Member Neal said he was concerned about citizens coming for a public hearing scheduled for a particular time. Most of the time, business is not completed by the time the public hearing is scheduled, then the citizens have to wait through other routine matters until they are completed. Council Member Bohjanen suggested starting the Council meetings at 6:30 P.M. and then scheduling the public hearing starting at 7:00 P.M. He noted that when there are several public hearings scheduled for one evening, one hearing may not end in time for another to start. There will always be the chance that there will be some waiting. Council Member Kuether moved to authorize the staff to draft an ordinance changing the meeting time to start at 6:30 P.M. and public hearings start at 7:30 P.M. Council Member Neal seconded the motion. Council Member Reinert asked why the Council passes a motion to extend the Council meeting beyond 10:00 P.M. on occasion. Mr. Schumacher explained that this is a formality and is a method of trying to limit the length of Council meetings. On a roll call vote, motion carried unanimously. NEW BUSINESS Abatement of 1990 Assessment, 439 Main Street, Resolution No. 11 - 90 - Council Member Bohjanen moved to approve this abatement and Resolution No. 11 - 90. Council Member Reinert seconded the motion. On a roll call vote, motion carried unanimously. Resolution No. 11 - 90 can be found at the end of these minutes. Accepting Easements for Sections No. 18 and 19 - Mr. Schumacher explained that these easements have been negotiated for the Storm Water Surface Management Plan. Mr. Hawkins said there may be one (1) or two (2) more coming, however it appears that the balance will have to be obtained through eminent domain action. The first hearing has been scheduled for April 25, 1990 on this matter. Council Member Reinert moved to accept the easements. Council Member Bohjanen seconded the motion. On a roll call