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APPROVED Page 4 February 9, 1998 Mounds View City Council assessments. Additionally, he hopes to be able to address the time schedules for the various options, see how the policy was applied to other projects and how the assessment figures were derived. It is his intent to bring to the meeting some options to consider with evaluations as to estimated costs, time frames, etc. Council member Stigney stated he feels the key concern is the assessment cost to residents versus the benefit amount. Cameron Obert, 8315 Greenwood, stated he feels the starting point should be the city's current assessment and street policy and seeing that it is fair for the entire community. He wondered how much it is costing the city to drag out the project for another year. He stated there must be a policy in place that the city can live with and one that is fair for everyone. Additionally, the turn back funds belong to the entire city, not just one area. A discussion followed in regard to the Constitutional Petitioning Rights. Mr. Long, City Attorney explained that Charter requires a 60-day waiting period after a Public Hearing before any improvements can begin. If improvements do not begin within 12 months after the public hearing, the city would need to start over on the 60 day charter process. Mayor McCarty stated he feels the city should proceed with the Public Hearing on March 9th if for no • other reason than to let people know that the project is not likely to proceed in 1998. MOTION/SECOND: Stigney/Koopmeiners to Set a Public Hearing for Monday, March 9, 1998 at 7:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at Mounds View City Hall on street construction, maintenance and cost assessment policies. VOTE: 5 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried Ms. Haake asked what the Council expects to occur at the March 9th Public Hearing. Mayor McCarty stated he anticipates that there will be an official motion by council to deny the project at that time. C. Discussion of Community Center Advisory Committee and Youth Planning Council. Mary Saarion, Director of Parks aid Recreation, explained that she had a meeting with Mr. Whiting in regard to how citizen groups could be made part of the decision-making process for recreational and operational activities at the Community Center. Mayor McCarty noted that it was his intention to begin a commission on youth. He feels the Park and Recreation Commission could use this group as a sounding board as they develop programs for the community center. The commission on youth could help the Parks & Recreation Commission establish rules, regulations and policies for the operation of participation at the Community Center. Additionally, they could begin to look more at the overall problems that youth faces today. Mayor McCarty stated this will be a pilot group and will only work if the city receives enthusiasm back from the community. 8. REPORTS: There were no reports from Council members, the Mayor or the City Administrator.