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CITY COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 12,1996 Member Lyden asked if the street light was needed for traffic or for illuminating the area if there was an escape from the facility. He was told that the recommendation was made for safety reasons including an escape. There was further discussion regarding the cost of erecting street lights. Council Member Lyden asked if there could be some compromise on this matter. Mr. Soma explained that the Correctional Facility has been at this site since 1977. He noted that the new facility is more secure than the current buildings. Ms. Wyland said that she had only one comment regarding street lights and that came from a business located on Fourth Avenue. They requested streets lights at Fourth Avenue and Lilac Street. Council Member Kuether noted that if a street light in this location benefits businesses, they should share the costs. Commissioner Langfeld said that if a need is determined in the future, she will ask Anoka County Public Works Department to install the lights. Council Member Neal moved to approve the site plan with the conditions listed above except for condition No. 6, street lights. There was no second to this motion and the motion died. Council Member Kuether moved to approve the site plan with condition No. 6 to be a contingency as need arises and based on the Chief of Police's recommendation but not to exceed four (4) street lights. Council Member Lyden seconded the motion. Motion carried with Council Member Neal voting no. CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING, IMPROVEMENT OF 12TH AVENUE AND HOLLY DRIVE AND RECOGNITION OF CITIZENS PETITION, DAVID AHRENS Mr. Ahrens explained that the public hearing for the proposed improvements to 12th Avenue and Holly Drive was continued from January 22, 1996. The City Attorney has examined the files and will offer further information on this matter. Mr. Ahrens said he has some exhibits about other MSA roads in the City including their condition and their over all ranking within the City. He noted a petition from property owners along 12th Avenue and Holly Drive petitioning against assessments to their properties for road and utility improvements. This petition is provided for Council acceptance at this time. Council Member Bergeson referred to notes written on the petition by the City Clerk and asked if the landowner had to be a registered voter to petition against proposed assessments. Mr. Hawkins explained that there are no assessments proposed for the abutting property owners so the petition should be received as information only. Mayor Landers said that the petition was presented so that the property owners made it very clear that they did not want to be assessed for any road improvements. Council Member Kuether moved to accept the petition. Council Member Lyden seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. PAGE 9