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MINUTES MAY 20, 1998 Regular Council Meeting Agenda Items Mary Kay Wyland discussed the agenda item 5B (2), Linda Avenue. Two residents were in attendance at the work session, Connie Grundhofer of 235 Linda Avenue and Judie Bruner of 270 Linda Ave. The P & Z had recommended approval of a rezone from Rural to R -1X and allocation of Interim MUSA Reserve for the Collova Addition. The original request before the P & Z was for R-1 Zoning. The preliminary plat is being revised to meet the R -1X requirements and was tabled by the P & Z until June 10th. Discussion followed and comments included the neighborhoods contention that the R -1X zoning does not fit with the existing neighborhood and concerns regarding drainage, wetland and soil issues. It was noted that two existing homes on Linda Avenue have experienced septic system failure and have connected to the City sewer even though they are zoned rural and outside the MUSA. Wyland explained that any resident on Linda Avenue, in this location, who experienced septic failure would be required to connect to City sewer rather than replace their septic system. Residents expressed concern that should they be rezoned and receive MUSA designation they would experience a tax increase. Mayor Sullivan suggested the residents contact Todd Smith, the County Assessor, and ask him if MUSA designation would increase their tax rate. Council Member Lyden was not in favor of the rezone or the MUSA expansion request and expressed his wish to see the matter denied. After further discussion the Council determined that they would table the request until they have an opportunity to review the revised preliminary plat. Staff was asked to review process deadline. Other Issues Council Member Neal recommended that the City Council reimburse the Interim City Administrator for dollars lost due to cancelled vacation. Council members agreed to reimburse him for his loss and to turn in his receipt to finance. Dave Pecchia expressed once again the great job performance of the Public Works crew during the storm/tornado. Mayor Sullivan requested staff to research the legal process as it relates to closed meetings and minutes. She requested that staff obtain a letter in writing from the City Attorney of the findings. In addition, Mayor Sullivan requested staff to include a copy of all meeting notices and attachments related to the meetings with the minutes. She would like this letter for the Tuesday meeting of May 26, 1998. Budget time for 1999 begins on June 8 as department heads will be handed their forms. PAGE 5