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COUNCIL MINUTES SEPTEMBER 14, 1998 Mayor Sullivan reminded those present of the guidelines for audience participation in City Council meetings, emphasizing the need for respectful dialog. OPEN MIKE No one appeared for open mike. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT PUBLIC HEARING, Vacate a portion of Drainage Easement, 1270 Chokecherry Road - Ms. Wyland stated the property owner at 1270 Chokecherry Road, Lot 2, Block 4, Brandywood Estates, would like to construct a third stall to his existing two (2) car.garage. The existing garage, however, was constructed up to a large drainage and utility easement. Mr. Barton is therefore asking the City to vacation 14 feet of this drainage and utility easement to facilitate the proposed construction. Ms. Wyland stated that staff asked the Consulting Engineer on this project, SEH, to review the request and make a recommendation. Mr. Frank Bodine has submitted a letter indicating that vacation of 14 feet of this easement is possible with the condition that the remainder of the easement is not disturbed. Mayor Sullivan opened the public hearing at 6:34 p.m. There were no comments. Council Member Lyden moved to close the public hearing at 6:35 p.m. Council Member Dahl seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Consideration of Resolution No. 98 -151, Vacating the Drainage Easement, 1270 Chokecherry Road - Ms. Wyland stated that staff recommends approval of Resolution No. 98 - 151, vacating a portion of a drainage and utility easement on 1270 Chokecherry Road. Council Member Dahl moved to adopt Resolution No. 98 - 151, as presented. Council Member Lyden seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Resolution No. 98 - 151 can be found at the end of these minutes. Comprehensive Plan Update, Brian Wessel - Mr. Wessel stated the schedule for the Comprehensive Plan meetings has not changed. There are two (2) meetings left in September. The next one is September 16, 1998. The final meeting this month is on September 24, 1998. The intent is to have a recommendation and public hearing at the October, 1998, Planning & Zoning Board meeting. The Comprehensive Plan will come before the Council on October 26, 1998. He stated the Task Force is on schedule with the Comprehensive Plan and schedules of meetings are available at City Hall. Mayor Sullivan asked if there are openings available for the Vision Bus Tour. Mr. Wessel indicated there are openings available. 2