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. . . City Council :Minutes May 2, 2005 Page 2 3.9. REQUEST BY FAEGRE & BENSON LLP FOR GENERAL PLANNING PERMIT TO ALLOW TENT FOR UNION STAFF - CRETEX COMPANIES, CASE NO. GP 05-06 RESIGNATION OF PAID ON-CALL FIREFIGHTER RESOLUTION 05-44 ACKNOWLEDGING CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE POLICE DEPARTMENT FROM THE EDDY FOUNDATION 3.10. 3.11. MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 4. Open Mike Paul Kedrowski, 18837 Dodge Street NW - expressed concerns over the condition of both County Road 33 and Dodge Street. City Engineer Terry Maurer indicated that both of these roads were discussed at the City/ County transportation meeting and will be discussed later in the agenda. 5.1. Consider Resolution Accepting Bid and Authorizing Execution of Contract for 2005 Street Reconstruction Project City Engineer Terry Maurer stated that at the last Council meeting, two petitions were received from property owners opposing sidewalks on the north side of 5th Street west of Proctor Avenue. Mr. Maurer indicated that staff reviewed the area and determined that the proposed sidewalk could be located immediately behind the curb, eliminating any grass boulevard and moving the sidewalk as far away from the homes on the north side of 5th Street as possible. Mayor Klinzing invited any property owners having new information that was not shared at the previous meeting to speak briefly on this issue. Sture Forsell, 1232 5th Street - questioned if the right of way requirement is 60 or 66 feet and if there is ample right of way to construct a sidewalk. He also expressed concerns that the city may not have adequate funding to complete the reconstruction project. Mr. Maurer indicated that the 66 feet right of way is an old township measurement but the current requirement is 60 feet and that the city has adequate right of way to complete all proposed improvements without acquiring additional right of way. Mr. Maurer noted that there is ample funding to complete this reconstruction project. Donald Hohlen, 1204 5th Street - doesn't understand the need for sidewalks since the homes have been there so long without them. Mayor Klinzing indicated that she will vote against this resolution because the Council received a petition from almost 100% of the residents on 5th Street indicating they do not want a sidewalk. Councilmember Motin stated that he will also oppose the project because he doesn't see the benefit of a sidewalk to the property owners. MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER GUMPHREY TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 05-45 ACCEPTING BID AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF CONTRACT FOR