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COUNCIL MINUTES JANUARY 13, 2003 APPROVED • Mayor Bergeson asked if the same process would be followed to serve a single home with a failed • system. Community Development Director Grochala answered in the affirmative. Councilmember Reinert stated it has not been discussed whether that is the desire of the Council. Councilmember O'Donnell stated it is a concern that needs to be discussed but maybe not to delay this action. He suggested this be considered tonight, a discussion occur at the next work session, and Council receive an explanation of the process to amend the Comprehensive Plan. Councilmember O'Donnell moved to adopt Resolution 03-05, Authorizing the Preparation of Plans and Specifications — 62nd Street Reconstruction of Sanitary Sewer and Watermain Project. Councilmember Dahl seconded the motion. Mayor Bergeson stated since information about petitions was raised, it is his personal opinion that when the Council is making decisions about priorities on street improvements, due to the limited amount of MSA, that improvements must be made in a logical order. He stated it is his opinion that where there is an improvement and residents do not want to pay for it, that should reduce its priority. In an area where the property owners want to pay their fair share, that project should go to the top of the list. With regard to whether residents are wiling to pay, Councilmember Carlson stated her concern that residents along 62nd Street did not chose to have the road repaired, the City made that decision for them when it placed the additional traffic on it from a length of West Shadow Lake Drive. Mayor Bergeson acknowledged that as being a factor as well as the issue of safety. Motion carried unanimously. Resolution No. 03-05 can be found in the City Clerk's office. ii) Consideration of Resolution No. 03-04, Authorizing Preparation of Plans and Specifications for Elm Street Sanitary Sewer and Water Main Improvements, Jim Studenski City Engineer Studenski advised that due to the deteriorating condition of Elm Street between Sunset Road and Grey Heron Drive, 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 advised that the City has received very few petitions from the residents addressing their concerns. The summary of the petitions is as follows: • 1 -in favor, 1 -opposed to sanitary sewer and water. 1 -in favor, 1 -opposed to street and storm sewer. 20