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October 6, 1980 Page Three '5. Watermain Extension for Salk Junior High Scho~l The City Administrator indicated that the public hearing, approval of the plans and specifications, review of the bids submitted for the proposed work, and awarding of the contract would be done for the watermain extension for Salk Junior High School at this City Council -meeting. The City Administra- tor further indicated that Mr. Lyle Swanson, of McCombs-Knutson, was present to explain the project and recommend the awarding of the contract. Mr. Lyle Swanson indicated that the proposed project called for the watermain to proceed north on Proctor to the school property, adjoining the school watermain, and then south, to the Schoolview Addition. Mr. Swanson indicated that the watermain on Proctor would provide benefit to the school and the properties on the west side of Proctor, and further indicated the project cost Was approximately $68,000, or approximately $9.16 a front foot. Mayor Madsen declared the public hearing to be open. Mr. Nystrom indicated his opposition to the proposed benefit to his property on the west side of Proctor, as he did not have a need for the water and that the primary need for the water- main was the school. Mr. George Zabee, representing the school district, ex- pressed his concern as th whether the loop in the watermain was necessary. Councilman otto indicated that he felt that the citizens should not be penalized for the needs of the school. Mr. George Zabee indicated that he would have to discusstJ3.e project with the school board and get their recommendation prior to the agreement with the City Council on the project. Mayor Madsen suggested that Mr. Zabee discuss the watermain project with the school board and Mr. Lyle Swanson, of McCombs-Knutson, and submit a recommendation to the City Council at the special meeting to be held on October 14th, 1980. COUNCILMAN TOTH MOVED TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 80-29, APPROVING THE PLANS A~ SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE WATERMAIN PROJECT FOR SALK JUNIOR HIGH. COUNCILMAN OTTO SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 3-0. COUNCILMAN OTTO MOVED TO TABLE THE MATTER OF ORDERING THE PROJECT AND AWARDING THE CONTRACT FOR THE WATERMAIN FOR SALK JUNIOR HIGH UNTIL THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING, SCHEDULED OCTOBER 14th, 1980. COUNCILMAN TOTH SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 3-0. 6. Ordinance Amending Non-Conforming Lots of Record Variances in the Zoning Ordinance The City Administrator indicated that there is a provision in the present Zoning Ordinance that limits the amount of variance that can be made for non-conform- ing lots of record to 75% of the current standard, and further indicated that when the 75% standard is applied, it is not permissible to grant variances in in situations that warrant the variance to be granted. The City Administrator indica ted that it is recommended by City Staff that the City Council adopt an ordinance to amend the Zoning Ordinance to reflect the elimination of the '75% variance standard for non-conforming lots of record. Mayor Madsen dedlared the public hearing open, at which time no one expressed their opposition. ~OUNCILMAN DUITSMAN MOVED TO ADOPT ORDINANCE 80-5, AMENDING THE CITY'S ZONING ORDINANCE PROVISION FOR NON-CONFORMING LOTS OF RECORD. COUNCIL- MAN OTTO SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 4-0.