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• • • COUNCIL MINUTES AUGUST 10, 1998 appraiser to determine the value of the land. Another option would be to negotiate with Mr. and Mrs. Hill. Mayor Sullivan asked for a roll call vote. She also asked each Council Member to give his or her reason for their vote. Council Member Bergeson stated that he would like to see compensation based on ordinance and precedent. The City cannot justify compensation at this time if the right-of-way would be dedicated at a later time. He stated that he believes the figures Mr. and Mrs. Hill presented regarding the value of the property and money spent on the property were in excess of the normal process of acquiring right-of-way. Council Member Bergeson indicated he will vote no. Council Member Dahl stated that if she were voting with her heart she would agree with Mr. and Mrs. Hill. She stated that Council must consider the recommendation from the City Attorney. She indicated she would vote no because of the legal precedence it would set. Council Member Lyden asked if the question of legal right is for the highest good. He indicated that in his opinion it is not. He will vote yes to the motion on the table. Mayor Sullivan indicated she will vote no. She explained that something the City is trying to do is planning. The City needs guidelines to plan. Because of the responsibility to the City as a whole, no other decision can be made. Voting on the motion, motion failed with Council Members Dahl and Bergeson and Mayor Sullivan voting no. Council Member Bergeson moved to approve minor subdivision and variance with the condition that 14 feet of right-of-way be dedicated for the future reconstruction of Elm Street with no compensation and a $500.00 park dedication fee collection for the newly created lot, Council Member Dahl seconded the motion. Council Member Bergeson pointed out that the previous staff recommendation asked for 27 feet of right-of-way. After review by the Planning and Zoning Board the right-of-way recommendation was reduces to 14 feet which is the minimum amount needed by the City. Motion passed with Council Member Lyden voting no. Mrs. Hill asked if she would receive formal notification of the decision. Ms. Wyland stated that a copy of the Council minutes will be sent to them. Comprehensive Plan Update - Mr. Wessel outlined the remainder of the schedule for the Comprehensive Plan Task Force meetings. He noted the dates of the final meetings and what each meeting will entail. He stated that the Comprehensive Plan will go before the Planning and Zoning Board on October 14, 1998. The Comprehensive Plan will be presented to Council on October 26, 1998. The final draft of the Comprehensive Plan will be complete on November 13,