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Mrs. Tripp asked why they were allowed to petition again instead of having to wait for a period of <br />one year. <br /> <br />City Administrator David Hartley explained that this improvement project was petitioned by the <br />public and not by the City, which could have been interpreted as unlawful. The Ramsey City <br />Council may accept and process petitions by the public. <br /> <br />Mrs. Tripp stated that she felt that it can't be considered for one year because of the way it is stated <br />in the City Charter (Chapter 8). <br /> <br />David Hartley stated that there is a level of uncertainty as the City Charter still continues to be <br />interpreted, and that we would seriously look at questions from the citizens. <br /> <br />Bernard Wurm - 15354 Hematite Street Northwest - Mr. Wurm asked if it would be less expensive <br />per benefitting property, (as with a larger project) to spread out the costs over a larger number of <br />lots. <br /> <br />Mr. Raatikka told Mr. Wurm that it is proportionally less per lot for a larger project. <br /> <br />Mayor Gary Reimann explained that the City of Ramsey encourages the grouping of projects such <br />as this to economize. <br /> <br />Mrs. Tripp asked why people in the area could not wait for the proposed 153rd Avenue Project to go <br />through and spread out the cost. <br /> <br />Mayor Reimann asked Public Works Supervisor Merle Mevissen how much maintenance that <br />area of Hematite Street requires. <br /> <br />Mr. Mevissen replied that they had to bring in Class 5 gravel every year in addition to the normal <br />maintenance practices. <br /> <br />Mr. Gobernatz stated that he was told by his attorneys that to proceed with this project would be <br />illegal before the one year waiting period was completed and that if the process was begun, he <br />would initiate a lawsuit. <br /> <br />David Hartley explained the purpose of a public hearing and also that Council could not take action <br />for at least 60 days. <br /> <br />ADJOURNMENT <br /> <br />Motion by Councilmember Pearson and seconded by Councilmember DeLuca to adjourn the public <br />hearing. <br /> <br />Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Reimann, Councilmembers Pearson, DeLuca, and Peterson. <br />Voting No: None. Absent: Councilmember Cich. <br /> <br />The public hearing adjourned at 7:45 p.m. <br /> <br />Respectfully submitted, <br /> <br />Colleen Rybak <br />Secretary <br /> <br />David Hartley <br />City Administrator <br /> <br />City Council Public 1 [earing / May 2, 1989 <br /> Page #2 of 2 <br /> <br /> <br />