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Councihnember Kurak questioned if there is room to put a City street in this area. Assistant Public Works Director Olson replied the street would not have the acceptable setbacks that a normal subdivision would need. Taking the street over as a City street would definitely create a loophole in that no one would come in for subdivision, but would say they want a private street. After the building was done they would likely say they now want the street to be public. Councihnember Cook indicated the Committee discussed that at this point the City has no intention of taking the street over as a public street, but they would help the association get information on improvements for their road so they can get up to public standards on their own. Assistant Public Works Director Olson explained his intention is to write a letter outlining the Cotmcil's discussion, saying they would need a letter from the association stating they would be willing to pay the $400, as well as allowing the City to enter on their private property to do the work. He will make it clear that the City currently has no intention of taking the street over. The association may decide at a later date to take this back to the Council. Councihnember Elvig indicated he thinks this group is aware that the City is not interested in taking over private streets, which would set a bad precedent. They previously thought they may be an exception, but now they know they are not. The association wants to know what they need to do to get to the public street status. Doing a soil boring would help the association, and would help the City as well as to know if this is even feasible. The boring will be at the association's cost. Councihnember Zimmerman reported the recommendation of the Committee was to spend the $400 and be reimbursed by the association. Motion by Councihnember Zimmerman, seconded by Councilmember Cook, to ratify the recommendations of the Personnel Committee for Case 2, recommend that staff continue working with the Met Council on the issue of a new station, Case 4, adopt the Policy Regarding Placement of the Wear Course Bituminous Lift, and Case 6, hire Northern Technologies at a not to exceed cost of $400 contingent upon the Rum River Hills Townhouse Association issuing a letter agreeing to the reimbursement and allowing the soil boring to be done on their private property. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Zimmerman, Cook, Elvig, Kurak, Pearson, and Strommen. Voting No: None. Case #6: Introduce Amendment to City Code Section 4.40.06 Subdivision 10 Relating to Water Use Restrictions Assistant Public Works Director Olson explained this amendment to the City Code relates to water use restrictions and staff recommends approval. City Council/May 11, 2004 Page 14 of 36