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Wally Fox indicated that the building was 400 square feet larger than the original variance requested. Mr. Fox further indicated the variance was issued to another owner and, therefore, would have to be reapplied for because of the variance in size and owner. Mayor Madsen indicated that this matter would be considered at the Council meeting on the 10th of December along with .. .~. comments on the project from the City attorney and Springsted. 7. Vacation of Quinn street The City Administrator indicated that the Elk River School District tranS- portation director had been contacted regarding the bus traffic now traveling on Quinn street and that the director indicated there would be no problem rerouting the bus traffic. The new route would take buses south on Proctor, west on 5th Street, then south on Rush to Main Street. Councilman Toth asked if through traffic would still be allowed through the parking lot of the church. Mr. Nystrom indicated that through traffic would be discouraged by signs and barriers but that the entrance would still remain open. Area residents expressed come concern about using the street and also the water problem in the area. Mr. Nystrom indicated that the water problem would be corrected with the con- struction of the parking lot for. the church. The City Administrator again mentioned that traffic should be discouraged through the parking area, as, continued through traffic would pose safety hazards to individuals using the parking lot and adjoining city streets. COUNCILMAN ENGSTROM MOVED TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 79-40, VACATING QUINN STREET BETWEEN 4TH STREET AND MAIN STREET WITH THE STIPULATION THAT ACCESS TO THE PROPOSED PARKING AREA BE OPEN FROM BOTH MAIN STREET AND 4TH STREET. COUNCILMAN DUITSMAN SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION PASSED 4-0. 8. Heavenly Hills Road Improvement and Snow Plowing Contract The City Administrator indicated that the contract for snow plowing in Heavenly Hills would need to be considered, as well as the decision of whether or not to proceed with the feasibility study for the street improvements. TheCity Administrator indicated that arrangements to ensure payment for services would be necessary, either by funds paid directly to the City in advance or a separate account established in the City's name. Mr. Larry sitts indicated that the Heavenly Hills homeowners would accept the contract for the snow plowing by the City, but indicated he felt there would be no need for sand and salt in the area. He also indicated that arrangements could be made. with the bank or City for the payment. COUNCILMAN OTTO MOVED APPROVAh OF THE SNOW PLOWING CONTRACT AT THE $45.00 PER HOUR RATE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REQUIREMENTS FOR PAYMENT. COUNCILMAN ENGSTROM SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION PASSED 4-0. .. The Administrator informed the Council that the total preliminary cost for the construction of the streets in the Heavenly Hills area is approximately $143,000.00 Councilman Toth asked how many lots were in the area. The City Administrator indicated that 34 lots were used for the report. Mr. Sitts, representing the homeowners in Heavenly Hills, indicated they could not justify the estimated parcel cost for the 30 foot roadway. Mr. sitts submitted an alternate proposal to the Council of improving and blacktopping the existing 24 foot roadway. Mr. sitts said the area was of rural nature and there was no need for a 30 foot road. Mayor Madsen asked what. the road specifications were. The city Administrator stated the requirements were 30 foot surface including 3 foot shoulders. Mayor Madsen explained to the homeowners that the Council was not forcing the road improvements onto the homeowners. The homeowners indicated their concern about the maintenance costs of the road and wanted the City to pay for main- ..~.: tenance. Mayor Madsen explained the road is not maintained by the City . because it was rlotbuilt to specifications and not blacktopped, and as such was not accepted for maintenance purposes. Mr. Chuck Christian indicated the roads were built to County specifications. Mayor Madsen indicated the