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• • • COUNCIL MINUTES OCTOBER 28, 2002 Councilmember Carlson stated the previous variance was for a 4.1 acre parcel when the requirement was for a five acre parcel. She stated she thought this request was too much of a deviation from 5 acres and with the last variance she was the only Councilmember to vote against that variance. She noted this is on a two acre lot and the Council must ask what is reasonable. She stated this is a large variance and by ordinance, a consideration cannot be just a matter of cost. Mayor Bergeson noted the Code refers to "hardship," however, that does not relate to financial hardship. Councilmember Carlson stated if changed from five acres to two acres it will open a whole range of properties that can apply for the same thing. She stated that two acres is not a very large piece of property for a metal building of this size. Councilmember O'Donnell stated that while he agrees with Councilmember Carlson's comments, he also agrees with Councilmember Reinert's suggestion to tableconsideration to a work session. He noted there are options to bring this building into compliance anche would like to discuss those options further with the applicant before taking action. Councilmember Dahl moved to table consideration of Resolution No. 02-153, Variance for the Construction of a Metal Accessory Building for Property Located at 442 Main Street, to the November 6, 2002 Work Session to attempt a compromise and to the November 12, 2002 Council meeting for action. Councilmember Reinert seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-1, Mayor Bergeson opposed. Public Hearing, Elm Street Reconstruction Project, Consideration of Resolution No. 02-154, Authorizing Preparation of Plans and SPecifications, Jim Studenski — City Engineer Studenski explained that due to the deteriorating condition of Elm Street between Sunset Road and Gray Heron Drive, the Council ordered a feasibility study for the reconstruction of the street. This segment of roadway is designated as a Municipal State;Aid (MSA) street and serves as a minor collector within the City's Comprehensive Transportation Plan. In addition, some properties adjacent to and beyond Elm Street do not have access to; sanitary sewer or water. City Engineer Studenski advised that the street reconstruction portion of the project will be funded mostly through MSA. Sanitary sewer and watermain will be mostly funded through assessments. He explained that several neighborhood meetings have been held. He stated that a presentation will be made and then questions entertained. Scott Brink, TKDA, stated this project involves major infrastructure for the road, sanitary sewer, water, storm sewer drainage, and other considerations such as private utilities, and bicycle and pedestrian safety. Mr. Brink, TKDA, presented the project timetable as follows: Neighborhood Meeting 18 September 16, 2002