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explained that if Council wishes to prOceed further with consideration of this project, they should direct Staff to initiate a public improvement project for the installation of the sidewalk. He suggested that letters coUld be sent out to the residents explaining each of the alternatives. Councilmember Peterson felt that Altemative #1 would not work because only the fronting properties would be assessed the cost. Councilmember Zimmerman inquired if the projec, t could be paid for out of MSA funding. Mr. Jank0wsld stated that anywhere from 0 percent to i00 percent of the project cost could be MSA funded. Councilmember Beyer felt that MSA funding would be better than assessing only the fronting properties or if it were decided that it would 'be assessed, it should be assessed to the entire area. Councilmember Hardin inquired of Police Chief AUspt~s if he feels that sidewalks will resolve the safety issue. . Chief Auspos replied it will help keep pedestrians off the streets. Upon inquiry, Chief Auspos replied there have been very few accidents in the area. Councilmember Peterson inquired about the maintenance of the sidewalks. Mr. Jankowski stated that Staff would expect the residents with fronting property to shovel the sidewalk; however, that would leave some of the areas not shoveled and those areas would have to be shoveled by City Staff. He added that some residents may be opposed to sidewalks. Councilmember Beyer suggested letting the residents decide what alternatives they want. She added that she thought the Police Department was also supposed to be a part of this discussion and assist with determining different alternatives. Councilmember Peterson stated that was done at the last meeting. Councilmember Beyer stated she was not present then and no one informed her of that. Motion by Councilmember Peterson and seconded by Councilmember Hardin to direct Staff to notify the residents, who signed the original petition, of the two alternatives presented this evening and to set up an informational meeting with these residents. Include the Police Chief and the Public Works Supervisor in this meeting. Notify Council of the date of the meeting in case they are able to attend. Bring back the findings from this meeting to a subsequent Council meeting. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gilbertson, Councilmembers Peterson, Hardin, Beyer and Zimmerman. Voting No: None. Case #3: Request for a Conditional Use Permit to Store Commercial Vehicles and Equipment in the R-I Rural Residential District; Case of Gordon Hicks Zoning Administrator Frolik reported that pursuant to a court order resulting from a zoning violation, Mr. Gordon Hicks has applied for a conditional use permit to store commercial City Council/August 22, 1994 Page 6 of 17