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1 1 1 COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 14, 1991 required to install their street to City standards. Ms. Lowell noted that the City is considering upgrading 24th Avenue. The improved 24th Avenue will still not be constructed to City standards. Mayor Bisel noted that 24th Street is a boundary street and Hugo is very rural and has a policy of not building curbs and gutters. He also noted that very little of that street is in Lino Lakes. Mr. Boxrud noted that there has been no street construction since the new street standards were adopted. If the Council wishes to deviate from the current standards and change the ordinance, no one will be hurt. Council Member Reinert said he felt that the current standards were right last spring and did not feel they should be amended again. He noted that the Council cannot continually "flip flop" on this issue. Mayor Bisel noted that the current street standard does not distinguish between a rural street and a city street. Ms. Lowell suggested that the Council look at changing the ordinance. She noted that maybe there should be a road standard for two and one half (2 1/2) acre lot subdivisions. She said that there is a need for an affordable way to access rural lots. Council Member Reinert moved to approve Option No. 1, consider the contents of the report and the comments of the affected property owners and begin the sixty (60) day petitioning period. Council Member Neal seconded the motion. On a roll call vote, motion carried unanimously. Ms. Lowell asked if this action meant that a lesser street was totally denied. Mayor Bisel said we are in the waiting period and will wait to see if petitions come in. If the project is accepted it will be constructed to current City standards. Ms. Lowell noted that the only people who can petition are she her husband and the Westbrock's. This means that it is a fifty - fifty (50/50) petition. She asked if anything has been decided this evening. Mr. Hawkins said that Council cannot act on the proposed improvement for sixty (60) days. They then can order the improvement as proposed or it can be reduced. However, if the proposed improvement is reduced, the ordinance will have to be amended. Mr. Westbrock noted that according to the City Charter, a landowner cannot be assessed unless there is a benefit. The Council took a five (5) minute break at 8:35 P.M. PUBLIC HEARING, PRELIMINARY PLAT, WENZEL FARMS Mr. Miller explained that this proposed preliminary plat is located south of Elm Street and west of Lake Drive. The property PAGE 9 196