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City Council meeting of May 4, 1992 Page _ road -side debris, and that trash haulers are expected to provide a recycling service for their customers in the City. Other ways to deal with these issues were discussed, as follows: "adopt" a City road program, notice in next Newsletter requesting residents to attempt to ta4e care of the area near their residences, and citizen volunteers. Mrs. Kirchoffner will work with the city administrator regarding this matter. REPORT ON PLANNING COMMISSION VACANCY (BARNES) Councilmember Barnes stated that she will be conducting informal interviews with PC candidates along with PC chairman Theodora Peltier and the city administrator. A report will be made at the Council meeting of May 18, 1992. CITY ATTORNEY The City has received a proposal from Robert Lydon regarding the acquisition of right-of-way for the County Road J project. Mr. Johnson felt it would be wise for the City to have one person coordinate the project. Barnes made motion, Stolt man seconded, authorizing Robert Lydon to proceed with the obtaining of property or right-of-way, and slope and construction easements, up to the point of condemnation, for the County Road J project, in an amount not to exceed $2,600.00. All aye. Motion Carried. FENCE LAW The Ordinance Violations Committee met recently regarding a fence dispute between property owners Joel Hursh and Tom Jesinsk:i. Attorney Johnson provided the Council with Minnesota Statute #344, entitled "Partition Fences" for their review. The Councilman (Leroux:) from the ward where the disputed fence is located serves as the fence viewer for the City. GRAVEL PIT EXPANSION City Attorney Johnson reviewed action taE::en by the Planning Commission at their meeting of April 22, 1992 to deny the request of River City Asphalt to expand their mining operation. Mr. Johnson stated that he was concerned with the reasons given for the denial, and the fact that a Commissioner had signed a petition against the expansion prior- to the Planning Commission holding a public hearing. Mr. Johnson stated tn-.-,t the vote of that Commissioner for denial did not change the outcome. Mr. Johnson felt it appropriate that the City Council refer the matter to UFie Planning Commission for further consideration. Miron made motion, Barnes seconded, that the City Council refer- the Ri'ver' City Asphalt request for expansion of the mining operation bac4:: to the Planning Commission enabling them to further clarify their reasons for - denial. City Attorney Charles Johnson is to be in attendance at tliis meeting. All aye. Motion Carried.