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• • • COUNCIL MINUTES JANUARY 13, 2003 APPROVED Mayor Bergeson stated he has been the most uncomfortable with the limit of 147 homes and 7,575 housing units. However, that is the community consensus. He stated he thinks that the responsible thing to do at this point is to put into place the ordinances that support that community decision. He stated he applauds staff for their thoughtful work on this matter. He stated he did not think it was possible to even put anything on paper to address this in a reasonable manner but staff has done that. He stated he does not know what will happen down the road since this is "uncharted waters" and the City may or may not be able to sustain this City decision. However, the responsible thing is to put into place the City's best effort until they find out otherwise. He stated there has been a lot of discussion and no better suggestion has come forward than the draft ordinance. He stated he supports the ordinance even though he is less supportive of the rate of 147 homes per year. Councilmember Reinert voted yea. Councilmember Dahl voted yea. Councilmember Carlson voted nay. Councilmember O'Donnell voted yea. Mayor Reinert voted yea. Motion carried unanimously. 62"d Street and Elm Street Improvements i) Consideration of Resolution No. 03-05, Authorizing Preparation of Plans and Specifications for 62"d Street Sanitary Sewer and Water Main Improvements, Jim Studenski City Engineer Studenski explained that due to the continued development and growth of the area increasing the traffic on this roadway and the deteriorating condition of 62nd Street between Ware Road and Red Maple Lane, the City Council authorized the preparation of plans and specifications for street and storm sewer reconstruction. The City has allowed 60 days to elapse following the public hearing before any further action is taken on the sanitary sewer and watermain portion of the proposed project as required by the City Charter. City Engineer Studenski reviewed that the City has received petitions from the residents addressing several issues, copies of which have been provided for Council review. The summary of the petitions is as follows: 16 of 18 residents oppose road assessments. 15 of 18 residents oppose storm sewer assessments. 10 of 17 residents request sanitary sewer and water are installed. Additionally, the residents requested design considerations of a 28 -foot roadway (13 of 19), parking not be allowed (14 of 19), elimination of the walking path (13 of 19), saving of trees, and utility extension onto Red Maple Lane. City Engineer Studenski explained that in accordance with the City Charter, if a majority of the owners petition against such improvement, then "the Council shall not make such improvement at the expense of the property benefited." Since MSA funding doesn't cover 100% of the street and storm 18