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COUNCIL MINUTES MARCH 10, 2003 DRAFT S24 Mayor Bergeson asked if at a future date the area was further developed, the City would hope to have 225 a larger right-of-way, and wondered how they would get there. Community Development Director 226 Grochala indicated that they are taking 33 feet now, with the intent of gaining the other 33 feet from 227 the other side of the road. He stated there is an existing 16 foot right-of-way under Mn/DOT now, 228 and the additional 17 feet would be needed when development occurs. He expects that the road will 229 be addressed when sewer and water is put in that area. 230 231 Councilmember Carlson moved to adopt Resolution No. 03-17, Approving Minor Subdivision, NE 1/4 232 NE 1/4 of Section 9. Councilmember O'Donnell seconded the motion. 233 234 Councilmember Carlson indicated she would like to say to Mr. Racutt that he presented her with 235 some letters, one being a letter dated January 18, as she arrived at the February 24th City Council 236 meeting. She stated that she did not have time to read them before the meeting or she feels this could 237 have been discussed and settled at that time. She apologizes that he had to return for another meeting. 238 239 Motion carried unanimously. 240 241 Mr. Alan Kantrud, representing the Racutts, indicated one issue that had been raised was a public 242 safety concern. He stated that a member of the family is on the fire department, and brought the Fire 243 Chief to the site. He noted the Fire Chief did not have any concerns, and thanked the Council for 244 their decision. 45 246 Resolution No. 03-17 can be found in the City Clerk's office. 247 248 Consideration of Resolution No. 03-35, Authorizing Preparation of Plans and Specifications for 249 2003 Wearing Course, James Studenski — City Engineer Studenski presented his report, noting 250 Staff's recommendation to adopt this resolution. 251 252 Councilmember O'Donnell moved to adopt Resolution No. 03-35 authorizing preparation of plans 253 and specifications for 2003 Wearing Course. Councilmember Dahl seconded the motion. 254 255 Motion carried unanimously. 256 257 Resolution 03-35 can be found in the City Clerk's office. 258 259 Consideration of Resolution No. 03-36, Authorizing Preparation of Plans and Specifications for 260 2003 Sealcoat Project, James Studenski — City Engineer Studenski presented his report, noting 261 Staff's recommendation to adopt this resolution. 262 263 Councilmember Dahl asked how long the road was expected to last after the Wear Course was added. 264 She noted that the Sealcoat Project list includes some roads where the Wear Course was added 2-3 265 years prior, and she is wondering how long they expect that to last. .66 67 City Engineer Studenski indicated that typically the roads are made to last 20 years. He stated 268 sealcoatting is done to seal any cracks, which deteriorates the pavement. Councilmember Dahl 6