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City Council Minutes Page 2 February 25, 2002 ............................. median. Terry indicated that the remaining costs are proposed to be assessed to the abutting property owners. Mayor Klinzing opened the public hearing. Mike Leafy - Elk River Motel properties, Inc. - had questions pertaining to the method of determining assessable acreage and front footage. The City Engineer indicated that they used the same calculations that were used when the property was surveyed in 2000 for the trunk assessment. Mr. Leafy had questions pertaining to the AmericInn property. He questioned how the 2.48 acres was calculated. He also questioned if the access to the Americlnn would be closed in its entirety. Terry Maurer indicated that the Highway access would be permanently closed. Dwight Kirkeide - 12301 173r° Avenue NW -He noted that the corner of his property would be cut off with this project. He indicated that he was under the impression that this project would not impact his property. Mr. KJrkeidi stated that his property is in the wild and scenic district and requested the Council to preserve the existing buffer and not to impact his property. Owner of the AmericInn - Questioned if the City could guarantee that there would be a sign on both sides of the highway advertising his business. Terry Maurer indicated that he has spoken to MnDOT who indicated that signs could be placed on the highway, however, the proper application process has not yet been completed. The owner of the Americlnn indicated his concern with the high assessment and the time period for repayment of the assessment. Terry Maurer indicated that he would speak to the Finance Director about the possibility of extending the payment period for his assessments. The owner of the Americlnn also requested the City Engineer to review the 2.48-acre figure as he felt it may be too high. There being no further comments, Mayor Klinzing closed the public hearing. COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 02-13 ORDERING THE IMPROVEMENT AND PREPARATION OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS IN THE MATTER OF THE ZANE STREET IMPROVEMENT OF 2002 CONTINGENT UPON RECEIVING A SIGNATURE FROM NAPA AUTO FOR THE LAND AGREEMENT. COUNCILMEMBER TVEITE SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. The City Council recessed and moved to the training room for the remainder of the meeting. The Council reconvened at 6:50 p.m. 4.2. Authorization to Hire Secreta~/Receptionist for the Street/Park Department Phil Hals requested the Council to hire Dawnette Saylor as a part-time secretary for the Street/Park department. COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ MOVED TO HIRE DAWNETTE SAYLOR AS A PART TIME SECRETARY FOR THE STREET/PARK DEPARTMENT AT