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City Engineer Jankowski stated that, at this point, they will not know exactly what the impacts would be until it is ordered because they don't know the location of all the septic systems, for example. Councilmember McGlone stated that the curb and gutter issue was discussed and this area wouldn't be eligible for sewer and water for a long time, but concrete curb and gutter is generally a good idea. He stated that the Fire Chiefhad also made statements about a 22-foot wide road and asked him to make comment to the Council. Fire Chief Kapler stated that from mirror to mirror a fire truck is 10 feet wide so to have two of them side by side would be 20 feet and wouldn't give them room to pass each other. Councilmember Elvig stated that he believes the position the neighbors will likely take is denying this project if it is wider than 22 feet. He stated that anything would be better than it is now for getting a fire truck down the road. He stated that he understands it is against our policy to go to a 22 foot width. Motion by Councilmember Look, seconded by Councilmember Dehen, to ratify the recommendation of the Public Works Committee and adopt Resolution 09-03-053, receiving the feasibility study and setting a date of April 14, 2009 for a public hearing on the project. Motion carried. V oting Yes: Mayor Ramsey and Councilmember Look, Dehen, Jeffrey, McGlone and Wise. Voting No: None. Abstain: Councilmember Elvig. Case #4: Consider a Resolution Eliminating Two Positions Human Resource Manager Reed Kone' stated that the Community Development Director conducted analysis on the work hours which showed an excess of two full-time positions. She stated that this would mean laying off the two least senior employees in the Building Inspection department. She noted that $118,000 will be added into the budget and these cuts will not impact service levels. She explained the two-week notice and severance policy. She stated that the layoffs would be effective March 25,2009. Councilmember Elvig stated that it is unfortunate that people are losing their jobs due to lack of work. He reiterated that it is unfortunate but is a good proactive move by the Council and staff. Motion by Councilmember Elvig, seconded by Councilmember Look, to adopt Resolution #09- 03-054 eliminating two Building Inspector positions and to layoff Scott Jensen and Steve Burnham, effective March 25,2009. Discussion: Councilmember Look stated that he echoes Councilmember Elvig's statement and the Council has had to make some really tough decisions. He stated that the labor agreement ties our hands because the City cannot look at who necessarily does the best work, but must go with the least senior. Councilmember Wise stated that this was not a decision that anybody relished, but he believes this was an instance where it needed to be done and should probably have been done sooner. He stated that he would like the City to react to the economy and our revenue a City Council / March 10,2009 Page 9 of 13