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Regular Council Meeting July 10, 1990 page 10 1 The next meeting of the Committee is scheduled for August when it 2 will consider sidewalks. Members of the Committee will also view 3 a ranking system on roads which was drafted by the Public Works 4 Director. 5 U Some interest has been expressed by members of the Road Reconstruction 7 Task Force to pursue the feasibility of locating utilities B underground when the streets are redone. The Mayor stated that Min- g negasco is very interested in this proposal . 10 11 A meeting will be scheduled in the near future with Northern States 12 Power to explore undergound placement of utilities. The Mayor noted 13 that cable wires may be a deterrent for this consideration but that 14 perhaps some of the utilities can be located in a grassy area rather 15 than under the street which would be much less costly for repairs needed. 16 17 The Committee also had an interest in an Utility Drainage Fund and 18 requested this issue be researched and a proposal be drafted by the 19 City Attorney. Some members of the Committee requested information 20 regarding the City's Assessment Policy. The City Manager stated he 21 will review this policy with the Committee and obtain information 22 from other cities on their assessment policies, specifically road 23 assessments. It was noted that some members requested exact costs of 24 assessments. 25 26 Councilmember Marks inquired if the Committee had any discussions re- 27 garding sidewalks and if they had expressed any concern with the City's 28 striping. The City Manager responded that the Committee had focused 29 on street surfaces. 30 31 Councilmember Marks indicated that not all of the crosswalk striping 32 appears to be completed. The City Manager advised that this project 33 had been moved ahead on the project schedule but now must be stopped 34 to prepare the streets for the sealcoating. 35 36 The City Manager stated that previously members of the Committee had 37 suggested an "Adopt A Sidewalk" program be pursued. He inquired if 38 the present policy of the City plowing sidewalks would continue if 39 there were more sidewalks. 40 41 Mayor Ranallo requested that the Bulletin be contacted regarding the 42 publishing of committee meeting dates and places so that anyone inte- 43 rested in participating will have the correct information. He felt 44 this material would be most effective if it appeared on the front 45. page. It was the Mayor's contention that these committee meetings are 46 an excellent opportunity for resident participation and input. 47 48 Councilmember Enrooth recommended that a fee could be negotiated with 49 the newspaper for publication of monthly meeting information. The City 50 Manager noted that the annual calendar is published in the City news- . i