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City Council Minutes August 15, 1994 Page 5 e 9.4. Uodate on Planninq Commission Aoolicants The City Clerk informed the Council that 3 applications have been received for the vacancy on the Planning Commission created by Chris Carr. She indicated that one of the applicants is not a resident of Elk River and it has been City policy to appoint only city residents to the Planning Commission. Councilmember Scheel indicated that the City has nonresidents on the Park and Recreation Commission and felt that it should be consistent with this policy. She suggested that the Council interview the nonresident applicant. It was the consensus of the Council to interview the three applicants who have applied for the vacancy on the Planning Commission on Monday, August 22, 1994. The CounCil recessed at 6:50 p.m. and reconvened at 7:02 p.m. Mayor Duitsman indicated that he would be out of town on August 22 and requested that the issue of the trunk assessment fee be discussed by the Council on August 29. e COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO AMEND THE MOTION RELATING TO THE TRUNK ASSESSMENT FEE IN THE NORTHEAST AREA OF THE CITY TO STATE THAT THE ISSUE OF THE $464 DEFERRAL RATE BE REVIEWED BY STAFF AND REFERRED BACK TO THE COUNCIL ON AUGUST 29. COUNCILMEMBER FARBER SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 6. Ooen Mike Barbara Guidarelli of Sandpiper Estates addressed the Council regarding the proposed assessment for sewer and water improvements to the Sandpiper Estates. She indicated that she spoke on behalf of the residents of Sandpiper Estates. Ms. Guidarelli spoke about the issue of misrepresentation by the City regarding timing and cost of the improvements. She also spoke about the need for sewer and water. She indicated that there is no need for these improvements in their area. She stated that there is a need for the County and the City to extend the services to the west and indicated that the residents of Sandpiper felt that they are bearing the burden of the two governments. She reiterated that the residents do not want or need the improvements and requested the Council to review the issue between the City and the County. Letters of opposition and stating the residents' intention to hire an attorney to oppose the assessment were given to the mayor from the following residents. . Dan Ask Cheri Patterson-Greis and Daniel Greis Jean and Bill Herzog Marcia and Timothy Sturz Joann and Steve Stewart Barbara and Joseph Guidarelli Dan and Rita Dahlheimer Mary and Michael Knight . . . . . e . .