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City Council meeting of February 21, 2006 Page 6 DISCUSSION ON RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT FOR DEDICATED MOTOR VEHICLE SALES TAX The Association of Metropolitan Municipalities has invited member cities to approve a resolution of support for a constitutional amendment, which would allow the dedication of all motor vehicle sales tax monies for public streets and roads in the State of Minnesota. Specifically, only 55% of the tax is allocated towards MnDOT roads, which are in dire need of additional funding. This constitutional amendment would allow the citizens of the State of Minnesota the opportunity to vote on this issue. City staff included a draft resolution of support for consideration by Council. Miron made motion, Granger seconded, to table this matter and direct staff to submit a letter to local legislators soliciting their opinions regarding this matter. All aye. Motion Carried. PARKS COMMISSION VACANCY Council member Haas suggested that the City advertise to fill the vacancy on the Parks Commission due to the resignation of Kitty Cheesebrow. City Administrator Mike Ericson stated that as of this date, the City had not received a formal signed resignation letter from Kitty, and this would be an agenda item for the joint Council/Parks Commission scheduled for March 8, 2006. DISCUSSION ON 129TH STREET ENGINEER'S FEASIBILITY STUDY (I ELLISON) At its November 7, 2005 meeting, Council discussed a request submitted by resident Jim Kellison for an engineer's feasibility study to provide municipal sewer and water for properties located on 129" Street. After discussion regarding the petition submitted by Mr. Kellison, Council agreed to direct City Engineer Jay Kennedy to prepare a feasibility study at a cost not to exceed $10,000, of which Mr. Kellison would be responsible for $7,500. City Engineer Jay Kennedy provided a PowerPoint presentation of the results of the feasibility study for public improvements on the properties located on 129'" Street, at an estimated cost of approximately $1.1 million dollars. At this cost, Mr. Kellison stated that the project would be financially unfeasible for him and his neighbors, and the City would need to find funding sources for its share of the project costs. Granger made motion, Haas seconded, directing staff to continue working on the proposed project and identify funding sources for phases and scope of services, and report to Council at its March 20, 2006 meeting. Staff shall also send a letter to petitioners updating on the status of the project. All aye. Motion Carried. ADJOURNMENT Haas made motion, Granger seconded, to adjourn at 9:42 pm. A -H aye. Motion Carried. Mary Ann Creager, City Clerk