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DRAFT The City Engineer informed Mr. Palacek's and Mr. Petersen's property is not proposed to be assessed. The Council was told that the petitioned Project is not on the C.I.P. and that if any City funds were used, other projects would be delayed. Other roads in a similar condition, although not currently undergoing excavation, filling and installation of a new base, include Janero and Kirkwood. The Council consensus was that the proposed 28`h Street reconstruction should not take precedence, even though the long term cost might be lower. The Council consensus also was that the simpler construction of an18' wide road with a 6" base would not be acceptable, The Finance Director stated the City does have a backup of projects. Doing the 28°i Street Project would involve dipping into the City's reserve. M/S/P Conlin/Smith — to place the 28th Street Construction Project on the CIP and prioritized by Staff. passed 4-1: DeLa (Motion p pp -we have not addressed the"petition to pave 28`h Street) Council Member Johnson said she supports the rctron and stated that its not a good financial process to take money out of reserves for this type of project as reserves should be utilized for real types of emergencies. At this time, we are not certain how our year- end picture is going to be for development` Mayor Johnston said he supports the and the road would be in a better cot Council Member Conlin projects waiting. there' is money in the water project City does not have money in the CIP. stating it would be unfair to other B. Verbal UpAof6 on Krueger Property City Engineer Prey✓ updated the -,Council on the progress to Krueger's homestead at 4452 Lake Elmo Avenue. The southwest corner of the property has been staked and two loads of gravel had been delivered. The property had been seeded this summer, but will need to be redone on either'si4,e of the driveway where the ditch flows. It is preferred to have dormant seed down in the'fall of 2006, and not extended to 2007, He will be checking it again this week. Ms. Krueger thanked the City for the gravel and the restaking of the property. She also requested that the City delay any work on the ditch and reseeding until spring 2007, as she believes it is too late in the year. She expressed concern with the contractor completing the work as there have been problems with them in the past. Council discussion determined that the work will be completed by the contractor, and that projects have been successful utilizing the dormant grass mats. LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES SEPTEMBER 19, 2006