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Motion by Councilmember Peterson and seconded by Councilmember Pearson to approve the proposed Mississippi River Trail Corridor map. Further Discussion: Mr. Hartley noted that Councilmember Pearson does have an interest in property directly affected by the Mississippi Trail Corridor alignment. Mr. Goodrich advised that Councilmember Pearson withdraw from voting on the Mississippi Trail Corridor subject. Councilmember Pearson withdrew his second to the motion and Councilmember Peterson withdrew his motion. Motion by Mayor Reimann and seconded by Councilmember Peterson to table the Mississippi Trail Corridor case until the City Council meeting scheduled for December 19, 1989, when there should be a quorum of voting members present. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Reimann, Councilmembers Peterson and Peterson. Voting No: None. Absent: Councilmembers DeLuca and Cich. Case #3: Implementation Of "4 In 40 Zoning": Mr. Otto noted that there are 3 councilmembers present and the adoption of land use zoning ordinances require a 4/5 vote. Motion by Councilmember Peterson and seconded by Councilmember Pearson to table adoption of 4 in 40 density zoning until the City Council meeting scheduled for December 19, 1989. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Reimann, Councilmembers Peterson and Pearson. Voting No: None. Absent: Councilmembers DeLuca and Cich. Case #4: Discuss Street Maintenance Assessment Policy: Mr. Raatikka referred to Council's last discussion of the street maintenance assessment policy at which time it was noted that it would be difficult to assess 100% of the cost to reconstruct streets in areas critically needing those improvements because the Charter allows residents to petition against projects. Mr. Raatikka stated that in 1990, there are 3 subdivisions in critical need of street reconstruction; if the City were to do the project on a 50/50 cost sharing basis with the residents, the cost to the City would be $75,000. Mr. Hartley noted that funds for street reconstruction were not budgeted and recommended that City Council delay amending the street maintenance policy to a 50/50 plan until it is known for sure whether Legislature will relax the levy limits in 1992. Mr. Hartley did note that if a City participates in public improvements up to 70%, the project would have to still go through the special assessment process but the City can collect the 50% it would incur outside of the levy limits. Mr. Hartley advised that City Council maintain a portion of special assessments in any policy to protect the policy makers from accusations that an improvement is for political purposes. Motion by Councilmember Peterson and seconded by Councilmember Pearson to direct City Staff to prepare an ordinance change to reflect 50% City participation in street reconstruction/overlays and second and subsequent sealcoating applications. City Council/December 12, 1989 Page 6 of 9