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Council Proceedings C3 -.:y of New Brighton October 26, 1976 Councilman Fisher said he disagreed with the idea of a consent calendar but agreed with the concept of having regular meetings on any 5th Tuesday in a month. Councilman Werdouschegg suggested that rules of order could be changed so that public hearings occur prior to 8 P.M. . ...'L:,_�5 �1' ..:.E:1 ;c:hly .,�..::i!?.i�tri Xis' Lr�.1C,\7uS.".ft�•C�t� l:tJ defer action to first meeting in January. (Jan. 11) 5 ayes - 0 nayes - carried Councilman Fisher stated he placed the item of street improvement program on the agenda because of recent court action taken relative to assessments and because of the possibility that certain roads in need of overlay may have strong resident opposition based on the current assessment formula. He stated the council may wish to consider changing its assessment f--)rmula prior to the first overlay project assessment in the summer of 1977. He stated research of the topic may also be of aid to the Housing Authority as it studies downtown redevelopment. He stated his intent - .s Lc look at different assessment formulas for roads -'-hat had already been assessed and those that would be improved for the first time. Notion by Fisher, seconded by Hardt to direct administration to study and report on the various alternatives regarding a street improvement program. 5 ayes- 0 nayes- carried ,L 5 Defer to Jan 11 Discussion - Street Impr. Program Motion by Werdouschegg, seconded by Hardt to receive memorandum from -.Councilman Fisher re: zoning Variances and Council Resolution No. 1771. 5 ayes 0 nayes - carried Councilman Fisher reviewed the memo and at the conclusion of his review he noted to the Council that he was not asking for specific action at this time but wished to clarify resolution 1771. He noted that he intended .L.> submit additional reports and resolutions regarding -:cher aspects of zoning variances. (.:o.-ncilman Fisher stated he placed the item of educational I.. ograms for the Planning Commission on the agenda to IjIform the Council of additional planning programs available and being conducted at low cost by the State Planning Agency. Th.r Building and Planning Coordinator reviewed several of the options that were available to the City in utilizing these educational services. Adm Study & Report Discussion Re: zoning variances Educational Programs for P.C.