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City Council Minutes 07-28-1980MINUTES REGULAR MEETING - MONTICELLO CITY COUNCIL July 28, 1980 - 7:30 P.M. Members Present: Arve Grimsmo, Dan Blonigen, Fran Fair, Ken Maus, Phil White. Members Absent: None. 1. Public Hearing - Variance Request to Allow a Pylon Sign within a Front Yard - Jim Maus. A request was received from Jim Maus to erect a pylon sign within the front yard at the present Stor-A-Way Building on South Highway 25 in Monticello for the purpose of advertising a Goodyear Tire Dealership. City Ordinances do not allow any type of structure to be built within the front yard required setback distance without obtaining a variance first. Mr. Maus indicated he would like to put the sign as close as possible to the property line for his proposed tire shop and that the sign would con- form to all other aspects of the zoning ordinances. The Planning Commission, at their last meeting, recommended approval of the variance and motion was then made by Phil White, seconded by Dan Blonigen and unanimously carried to approve the variance request to allow the pylon sign to be located within the front yard setback at the Stor-A-Way building. 2. Public Hearing - Consideration of a Lot Width Variance - Kenneth Larsen. Previously, a request had been made by Kenneth Larsen for a simple sub- division of his property located in Block 32, Lower Monticello, into two equal parcels, each approximately 821.2' x 183'. This simple subdivision was approved at the previous Council Meeting held May 27, 1980, but since that time, Mr. Larsen had already drawn up an agreement for the sale of half of his property and has built a chain link fence -on the property which created a 75' lot with the remaining 90' lot staying with his present house. Because of the agreement for sale of part of this property and because of the chain link fence already existing, Mr. Larsen requested a 5' variance to allow the 75' lot to be sold, rather than the 80' require- ment by City ordinances. The Planning Commission, at their last meeting, voted to approve this subdivision because it felt it does exist in the older part of town where some of the lots are actually smaller than 75' in width. Motion was made by Ken Maus, seconded by Fran Fair and unanimously carried to approve the 5' variance to Mr. Ken Larsen for the subdivision of his property. - 1 - Council Minutes - 7/28/80 3. Public Hearing - Consideration of a Variance Request for Sideyard Setback - Udene Slinde. Mr. Udene Slinde requested a five foot sideyard setback variance to build a double attached garage to his home on Lot 3, Block 3, Anders Wilhelm Estates. At the time the house was initially built, there was 312' between the house and the north property line where the garage is proposed to be added, but Mr. Slinde would like to build a 24' garage, thus requiring approximately a 5' sideyard variance to do so. It was noted by the Building Inspector that various homes in Anders Wilhelm Estates will have similar problems, in that the houses were lined up square to the streets, but the property lines on both sides are angled somewhat, thus it may become difficult for many homes to build double garages without getting some kind of variance. It was noted that even if variances are granted for more homes, there will be in most cases 20 feet of distance between all homes and garages, even though the lot lines do angle somewhat. Motion was made by Phil White, seconded by Dan Blonigen and unanimously carried to grant the five foot setback variance to Mr. Slinde for the building of a double attached garage. 4. Public Hearing - Consideration of a Sideyard Setback Variance - Quintin Lanners. Mr. Quintin Lanners requested a 5' variance to construct a 22' attached garage to the house located on Lot 3, Block 1, Kampa Estates. Mr. Lanners indicated that at the time the basement was dug at his dwelling, a mistake was made in that the stakes were located in the wrong place, and consequently, the basement was dug 7' too far west, therefore, it was necessary to ask for a variance of 5' in order to build a 22' attached garage. According to Mr. Lanners, this mistake was not discovered until recently when the proposed garage footings were about to be dug. As a result, Mr. Lanners has agreed to reduce the size of his originally proposed 24' garage down to 221, which would still leave approxi- mately 1812' between one corner of the new garage to the existing garage on the abutting property, which he also owns. Motion was made by Fran Fair, seconded by Phil White and unanimously carried to approve the request for a 5' sideyard setback variance for the attached garage on Lot 3, Block 1, Kampa Estates. Council Minutes - 7/28/80 5. Consideration of Subdivision Request and Rezoning of Christopher Property - Quintin Lanners. Mr. Quintin Lanners presented subdivide the present Mrs. Don west of Balboul Estates into n he also requested to rezone Lo The request for rezoning Lots desire to build duplexes on ea owned by the people who reside owned by one owner and have re preliminary subdivision plat proposing to Christopher property, located directly ne residential lots. Of these nine lots, 1 to R-3 and Lots 2 thru 9 to R-2. thru 9 to R-2 would be based on his h of these lots which would be individually within the unit, rather than have them tal units. Consulting Planner for the City, Howard Dahlgren Associates, recommended that this subdivision and rezoning request be approved because of the reasonable transition between the adjacent R-1 zoning property of Balboul Estates and the Freeway and Industrial Property to the west. John Badalich, City Engineer, indicated he had reviewed the preliminary plat and was concerned over the precedent the City may establish by accepting the plat and rezoning to R-2 zoning since R-2 zoning requires only 10,000 square foot lots whereas R-1 requires 12,000 square foot residential lots. Mr. Badalich felt that other future subdivision plats may also request R-2 zoning at the intitial subdivision stage in order to establish smaller lots than 12,000 square feet. In addition, Mr. Badalich had comments concerning possible drainage problems this plat will add to the problems of The Meadows subdivision and Balboul Estates subdivision. lie informed the Council that serious consideration should be given to possible storm sewer outlets for this area as ponding problems may result once the subdivisions are developed, since problems have already existed in the Balboul Estates area this past spring. Mr. Lanners also proposed as part of the subdivision to contribute cash for park dedication purposes in lieu of land. Motion was made by Phil White, seconded by Dan Blonigen and unanimously carried to approve the preliminary subdivision plat as presented, and the rezoning of Lot 1 to R-3 and Lots 2 through 9 to R-2. (See Ordinance Amendment 7/28/80 #83) 6. Consideration of approval of Final Plat on Macarlund Plaza. A preliminary plat proposed by Curtis Hoglund consisting of 9.4 acres was reviewed by the Planning Commission and approved by the City Council at its October 22, 1979 meeting. This 9.4 acre plat included an area proposed for townhouse development of 30 units with the remaining plat scheduled for commercial development. Park dedication for the Macarlund Plaza Development has been proposed in land consisting of Lots 13 and 14, Hoglund Addition Plat. The park dedi- cation requirement in cash for Macarlund Plaza would amount to about $3,368 and the developers indicate that Lots 13 and 14, Block 3, Hoglund Addition, as proposed would be worth approximately $4 to 5,000 each plus assessments, and thus, in effect, are giving up more land than what they actually owe in park dedication fees. As a result, the developers would be agreeable to - 3 - Council Minutes - 7/28/80 exchanging these two lots for the $3,368 they owe in Park Dedication fees for Macarlund Plaza and also requested that these lots cover the expenses owed on the Thomas Park Plat development, which they recently purchased from Stuart Hoglund. Park dedication fees for Thomas Park still owing amount to approximately $2,600, with an additional engineering fees owed on Macarlund Plaza in the amount of approximately $1,600. After more discussion, the City agreed to accept these two lots in exchange for the park dedication fees and engineering fees owed on Macarlund Plaza and the amount still owing for Thomas Park. Motion was made by Phil White, seconded by Fran Fair and unanimously carried to approve the final plat for Macarlund Plaza as presented, contingent upon receiving deed to the land dedicated for park purposes, along with the necessary easements for utility purposes. It was noted that the park dedication fees of $3,368 for Macarlund Plaza, the engineering fees still owing on Macarlund of approximately $1,600 and the $2,600 still owing on Thomas Park development would be in exchange for Lots 13 & 14, Hoglund Addition dedicated for park purposes. 7. Consideration of Approval of Plans and Specifications for the 1980-1 and 1980-2 Improvement Projects to Serve Macarlund Plaza and a Portion of Prairie Road. Plans and specifications have been prepared by Orr-Schelen-Mayeron & Assoc- iates for the extension of storm sewer, watermain, sanitary sewer, along with appurtenant street work for Macarlund Plaza, and additionally, the extension of 700' of 10" sanitary sewer, 550' of 6" watermain and 500' of bituminous street paving along Prairie Road. The total cost of the improvement to Macarlund Plaza has been estimated at approximately $126,000 and the cost of the extension of Prairie Road improvements would be approximately $61,000. John Badalich, City Engineer, indicated that the possibility of servicing The Brothers plat development at a later date could be added as a change order if desired by the developers. The Council discussed the subdivision ordinance requiring a minimum of 250 of the cost of the improvements to be paid by the owner or subdivider prior to the actual construction of the improvements, but decided that this 25% up front money would be waived under these two projects. Motion was made by Phil White, seconded by Fran Fair and unanimously carried to approve plans and specifications for improvement projects 1980-1 and 1980-2, contingent upon receiving the necessary easements for utilities from Maurice Hoglund and the Macarlund Plaza development. Motion was also made by Phil White, seconded by Ken Maus and unanimously carried to advertise for bids for the 1980-1 and 1980-2 projects returnable August 22, 1980 at 2:00 P.M. (See Resolution 1980 # 17 and 18) - 4 - Council Minutes - 7/28/80 8. Consideration of Subdivision Request for John Sandberg in Sandberg's Riverside Addition. Mr. John Sandberg requested a simple subdivision of Lots 3 & 4 in Riverside Addition be made into three lots. Lot 3 is 18,800 square feet is 25,750 square feet, and Mr. Sandberg indicated he would like to create three lots ranging in size from approximately 12,300 sq. ft. to 16,300 sq. ft., all meeting the City of Monticello's minimum require- ment in an R-1 zone of 12,000 sq. ft. each. City Ordinances require that when more than two lots are created, it is necessary to go through the entire subdivision section relative to pre- liminary plats, but Mr. Sandberg requested a variance from this provision so that all the detailed grading maps, etc. do not have to be met again. Adjacent property owners in the newly created subdivision, Ron White and Mel Wolters, both indicated opposition to the proposed subdivision. Ron White and Sherrie White presented a letter to the City Council stating that they purchased property in this development with the understanding that the lots would be of a certain size and that development of houses would be of a certain caliber and felt that by creating smaller lots, they were being misled when they originally purchased their property. Mr. Wolters also felt that the area should remain only seven lots as he originally built in this development with the understanding that only seven houses would be located in this "exclusive area". In addition, Ron White questionned how this new lot would be assessed for sewer and water improvements if approved. He felt that if there were originally eight lots in the development at the time the improvements were put in, all other property owners would have had a lower assessment, and thus he felt Mr. Sandberg yirould be paying an assessment for the newly created lot. John Sandberg offered to have the assessments recalculated for this area and pay a rebate to all the other property owners in the development to make the assessments equalized based on eight lots, rather than the ori- ginal seven. It was the consensus of the Council that although the proposed lots do meet the minimum requirements of the City ordinances, it was felt that Mr. Sandberg had the opportunity originally when the land was developed to make each lot smaller at that time, rather than splitting them now. They felt that the other property owners consideration should be considered in that they were originally under the assumption that the lots would be large in area, and thus more exclusive than other subdivisions in Monticello. - 5-A - Council Minutes - 7/28/80 In addition, it was pointed out by a Council Member that although it was not part of Mr. Sandberg's request, there is a large - 69,000 square foot - lot remaining in the subdivision that could also be requested for subdivision in the future, possibly resulting in four (4) additional lots that meet minimum subdivision requirements. Based on the above stated reasons, motion was made by Phil White, seconded by Dan Blonigen and unanimously carried to deny the subdivision request of Mr. Sandberg. 9. Consideration of a Subdivision Request and Conditional Use for a Church - First Baptist Church. The First Baptist Church of Monticello requested a conditional use permit to build a 6,000 square foot church on their property along County Road 75 in Monticello. In addition, they requested a simple subdivision of their parcel of land into two parcels, one containing the proposed new church with the other parcel remaining for the existing Church building which would be resold for a day care center. - 5-B - Council Minutes - 7/28/80 It appears from the building plans submitted that the First Baptist Church would be adhering to all zoning requirements, including parking, with the exception that they requested a variance on the south side of their parking lot not to require curbing in that area. The reason for the variance on the curbing was that if a new church addition was built in the future, the parking lot would have to be expanded and they would like to leave this area of curbing out so they would not have to destroy it in the future. The Planning Commission, at their last meeting, voted to recommend approval of the subdivision and the conditional use permit for the Church. Motion was made by Ken Maus, seconded by Dan Blonigen and unanimously carried to approve the simple subdivision of the First Baptist Church property, and the conditional use permit request to build a 6,000 square foot church along with the variance relative to the curbing on the south side of the proposed parking lot. This simple subdivision would be contingent upon a certificate of survey and recording of the same with the Wright County Registrar of deeds. 10. Consideration of Sign Ordinance Amendment. Purpose of this agenda item was to consider a sign ordinance amendment that would deal with those off -premise signs such as billboards that are 200 square feet or less, and additionally, the remaining non -conforming signs that may be too large or have too many on a particular site, etc. Previously, the City Council adopted an ordinance amendment whereby the existing billboards located along the Freeway, etc. that were greater than 200 square feet in size would be grandfathered in as long as the particular lot on which they were located was not developed. The sign would be con- sidered a principal use of a lot, and once the development occurred on these parcels, a decision would have to be made by the owner as to whether a building would be erected or the sign be taken down. Consulting Planners Howard Dahlgren & Associates, recommended that the following ordinance amendments be adopted in regards to the balance of the signs less than 200 square feet: A. The wording "on premise" should be added to the informal and directional sign definition. This would be to clarify the fact that the City does allow directional signs that are on premise, and the City would continue not to allow off -premise signs unless granted by variance. B. Planner recommended that all signs 199 sq.ft. or less that were in place on or before a certain date could continue as a non -conforming use. These signs would be grandfathered in and not considered a principal use of a particular lot since most of these smaller signs are already located on property that have other principal uses such as buildings, etc. - 6 - Council Minutes - 7/28/80 C. Planner suggested that a provision be added to our ordinance to indi- cate that a temporary permit for search lights and banners shall be done by a permit that is issued for a maximum of ten (10) days, with a minimum period of 180 days between consecutive issuance of permits. Motion was made by Ken Maus, seconded by Phil White and unanimously carried to adopt an ordinance amendment which would adopt the provisions listed in items A, B & C above, and additionally, grandfather in all existing non -conforming signs that were in place prior to August 15, 1975, which were 199 square feet or less in size. (See Ordinance Amendment 7/28/80 #84) 11. Consideration of Planned Unit Development for 36 -Unit, Section 8, Subsidized Housing, Variances and Subdivision - Lots 1 & 2, and Portion of 3, Block 1, Lauring Hillside Terrace - Reinert Homes, Inc. Reinert Homes, Inc. of Sauk Rapids, requested a conditional use permit to construct 36 -units of Section 8 subsidized housing along with variances from the City of Monticello ordinances relative to parking and a subdivi- sion of Lot 3, Block 1, Lauring Hillside Addition. Reinert Homes, Inc. has recently received approval from the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency for Section 8, low and moderate income family, housing. This development would consist of 29 two-bedroom units, 6 three- bedroom units and one two-bedroom handicapped unit, ranging in square footage area from 1,179 to 1,368. It was recommended by the City's consulting planning firm that a Planned Unit Development, which is a conditional use in an R-3, would be the best way to approach this housing project. In addition to a conditional use request for a Planned Unit Development, Reinert Homes requested variances from the City's parking requirements in that the City requires two spaces for every unit or, in this case, 72 parking spaces, whereas, Reinert Homes proposes 54 spaces. In addition, Monticello's ordinances requires one enclosed garage for every two units, or a total of 18, while the proposed development would only have eight garage units. The City's Planner has made a recommendation that one and one-half spaces per unit rather than two spaces per unit would be adequate for this type of housing development. In addition, he felt that eight garage units would be sufficient rather than 18. Reinert Homes is also requesting a simple subdivision of Lot 3, Block 1, Lauring Hillside Terrace in order to provide adequate property to obtain approximately three acres for the proposed 36 -unit development. As part of this simple subdivision request, an easement would have to be provided to the owner of the remaining portion of Lot 3 to allow him to have access to the sewer and water stub which is located in the western portion of Lot 3 that Reinert Homes would be using for their housing development. - 7 - Council Minutes - 7/28/80 John Badalich, City Engineer, indicated that in reviewing the proposed Planned Unit Development, the possibility does exist that storm water run- off problems could occur in the Lauring Hillside Terrace area because of the development along Lauring Lane. He recommended that this large-scale development may cause drainage problems to abutting property owners and felt that the City should be pursuing possible storm sewer construction in the area to alleviate future problems. Motion was made by Phil White, seconded by Dan Blonigen and unanimously carried to approve the conditional use request for a Planned Unit Develop- ment in an R-3 zone along with the general concept and development stages of the Planned Unit Development. This approval also included the requirement of 112 parking spaces per unit and 8 total garage units for the 36 -unit development. In addition, the simple subdivision of Lot 3, Block 1, Lauring Hillside was also approved contingent upon obtaining the necessary easements for the sewer and water service stub to the remaining portion of Lot 3 and a certificate of survey showing recording of same. In view of comments made by the City Engineer in regards to storm water run-off problems, motion was made by Phil White, seconded by Fran Fair and unanimously carried to order the consulting engineer to prepare a feasibility study on the storm sewer improvements in the Cedar Street area of the Lauring Hillside Terrace development. (See Resolution 1980 #19) 12. Consideration of Ordinance Amendments for Regulating Home Occupations. The purpose of this item was to consider the possibility of an Ordinance Amendment that would make essentially all home occupations a conditional use rather than allowing some as permitted uses while others are regulated as a variance. Previously, some concern was expressed by the Planning Commission that the definition of a home occupation may be unfair in that certain types of occupations were allowed whereas others, such as beauty shops, always had to request a variance to exist in a residential zone. As a result, it was recommended by the Planning Commission that all home occupations would be treated equally, and thus require a conditional use permit. This recommendation was passed along by the Planning Commission to the Council as a possible ordinance amendment, but it was the consensus of the City Council that this item be tabled for further review prior to any ordinance amendment. 13. Consideration of a Simple Subdivision Request - Gary Corrow. Mr. Gary Corrow requested a subdivision of a parcel on which his home is located along Cedar Street south of I-94. Mr. Corrow requested that he be able to create two lots, one of which would contain an existing barn and the second lot which would contain his present home. Council Minutes - 7/28/80 The Planning Commission, at their last meeting, recommended approval of this simple subdivision request. It was pointed out to the Council that Mr. Corrow's home is presently being served under the 1979-1 Improvement Project with sewer and water, which would probably be assessed over twenty years, since this has been the past Council consensus on Homestead property. In the case of a newly created lot in which the barn would be situated, it appears that this property would not qualify as homestead property, and thus may be assessed over a ten-year period of time like other undeveloped property. Motion was made by Phil White, seconded by Fran Fair and unanimously carried to approve the simple subdivision request made by Gary Corrow, with a notation that any assessments on the newly created lot would more than likely be spread over ten years like undeveloped property, and not con- sidered to be homestead property. In addition, this approval will be subject to a certificate of survey and proof of recording with the Wright County Registrar of Deeds. 14. Consideration of a Simple Subdivision Request - St. Peter's Lutheran Church. St. Peter's Lutheran Church has made a request to subdivide Lots 2, 3, 4 & 5, Block 14, into two parcels. The proposal by the Church would be to sub- divide Lot 5 and the West =2 of 4 from the entire parcel of land on which the present parsonage, garage and church is situated on and to create two lots. The westerly parcel then would be the site of the existing parson- age plus the garage, which, according to the plat plan, does straddle the newly created lot line, if approved. Paul Klein, representing the Church, indicated that they plan to build a new parsonage on this Lot 5 and West 1i of Lot 4, and then when the home is ready for occupancy, remove the existing parsonage and the garage that is situated on the lot line. Motion was made by Fran Fair, seconded by Phil White and unanimously carried to approve a simple subdivision for St. Peter's Lutheran Church, contingent upon certificate of survey and recording of same, with the understanding that a certificate of occupancy for the new home would not be issued until the existing garage and the existing parsonage were removed from the newly created lot. 15. Consideration of approval of Simple Subdivision Request for the Assembly of God Church. The Assembly of God Church requested a simple subdivision to divide the East =2 of Lot 9 and all of Lot 10, Block 35, into one parcel of 14,335 square feet, with the remaining 1,800 square feet being added to the Assembly of God Church parcel for parking purposes. The large lot being created is the current site of the existing parsonage, which the Church plans on selling. �� Council Minutes - 7/28/80 It was noted by Gerhardt Decker, representing the Church, that the reason for the subdivision was to retain the 1,800 square feet of the parsonage property for continued use by the Church for parking purposes, which the Church has used in the past. Motion was made by Phil White, seconded by Dan Blonigen and unanimously carried to approve the simple subdivision request of the Assembly of God Church, contingent upon a certificate of survey and recording of same with Wright County Registrar of Deeds. 16. Consideration of Approval of On -Sale Non -Intoxicating Liquor License - Friends Cafe. Ms. Betty Frazier, owner of the Friends Cafe, requested a 3.2 non -intoxi- cating liquor license for her establishment. The Friends Cafe does meet off of the requirements of the City for issuance of such a license, and therefore, a motion was made by Phil White, seconded by Ken Maus and unanimously carried to issue a 3.2 on -sale beer license. 17. Consideration of Approval of Architectural Contract with McEnary, Krafft, Birch & Kilgore, Inc. Purpose of this item was to approve the proposed contract for architectural services for the proposed new library building in Monticello. This item was reviewed at the previous Council Meeting, and since that time, Merrill Birch, of the above -architectural firm has agreed that the fee in the contract should be changed to $42,000 for a 6,000 sq.ft. building and for every additional square foot, there would be a charge of $5.00 and for every decrease in square footage from 6,000, there would be a resulting decrease in the architectural fee of $6.00 per square foot. In addition, the contract would have a provision relative to reimbursable fees and con- sulting fees to indicate that this would only be added after approval in writing from the Owner. City Attorney, Gary Pringle, has reviewed the contract and finds no pro- blems with the proposed contract. Motion was made by Fran Fair, seconded by Dan Blonigen and unanimously carried to approve the revised contract with the architectural firm of McEnary, Krafft, Birch & Kilgore, Inc. for architectural services for the proposed library. (See Exhibit 7/28/80 #1). 18. Approval of Bills and Minutes. Motion was made by Ken Maus, seconded by Fran Fair to approve the bills for July 1980 as presented and approve the Minutes of the July 14, 1980 Regular Council Meeting. Voting in favor: Ken Maus, Fran Fair, Dan Blonigen, Arve Grimsmo. Abstaining: Phil White because of absence from last meeting. - 10 - Council Minutes - 7/28/80 19. Discussion on Future Library Site. Members of the Library Project Committee, consisting of City Administrator - Gary Wieber; Building Official - Loren Klein; and City Council Member - Ken Maus, reviewed with the rest of the Council the progress made thus far by the Library Committee. Of specific concern to the Library Committee is whether the current site under consideration for a library is adequate to accommodate a library of 6,000 square feet, along with the necessary parking requirements, etc. Committee Members asked the City Council what direction the Council would like to see the Committee pursue relative to some of the alternatives that would be available for additional land for a library. Options available would include the following: A. Acquire additional land from either Mr. Bob Dowling, an adjacent property owner, or from the Independent School District #882 which has park land on the same block. B. Reduce the size of the building to less than 6,000 square feet. C. Stick with a 6,000 square foot building but possibly reduce the parking requirement for a libaray. D. Build a library somewhere else other than the two lots donated by the School District. One possibility noted by the City Administrator was that, if the City was to acquire some of the land still owned by the School District adjacent to the two lots, this property does have a restriction that it must be used for School purposes or playground purposes. Mr. Wieber noted that in consulting with City Attorney, Gary Pringle, Mr. Pringle felt that if this issue was taken to Court, a favorable ruling may come in that the City would be considered to be abiding by the original restrictions limiting to playground or school purposes in providing library services, since the School District, at one time, was required to provide library services. Motion was made by Fran Fair, seconded by Ken Maus and unanimously carried to give the Library Project Committee authority to approach the School Board at their next regular meeting to see if the School would be interested in selling or turning over the Bondhus Property to the City for use as more land for a library. It was felt by the Council that in order to pursue this approach, the City should get an idea as to what the School may want for the property before the City would pursue through the Courts whether or not the property could be used for Library purposes. Council Member Ken Maus and Building Inspector Loren Klein, members of the Library Commit- tee, will be attending the School Board meeting to pursue this alternative. Council Minutes - 7/28/80 20. Discussion on Chestnut Street Improvement. Previously, the Council instructed Public Works Director, John Simola, to obtain estimates on a bituminous overlay for Chestnut Street between Broadway and River Street. This section of Chestnut Street was not improved under the 1977-3 Street Project because of an anticipated need to construct storm sewer improvements in the future. Since that time, City Engineer John Badalich has indicated that possibly five to ten years will pass before the storm sewer improvements now would be needed in the Chestnut Street area. An estimate received by Public Works Director indicated that a 2" bituminous overlay could be constructed along Chestnut Street for approxi- mately $4,000, with the City doing the preliminary grading work. Motion was made by Ken Maus, seconded by Phil White and unanimously carried to approve the installation of a 2" bituminous mat along Chestnut between Broadway and River Street. Meeting adjourned. / C Rick Wolfstelr, Assistant Administrator RW/ns - 12 -