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I I I '. . City Counci 1 November 22, 1983 Page #5 Vote on portion of main motion regarding direction to staff to prepare a policy regarding naming of streets in new subdivisions. 5 Ayes - 0 Nayes, Motion Carried Motion by Benke, seconded by Blomquist to refer the question of proposed name change of 14th Street to staff and the petitioners and to request the petitioners to submit a proposed name change for 14th Street for future Council action. 5 Ayes - 0 Nayes, Motion Carried Motion by Schmidt, seconded by Blomquist to accept the low quote in the amount of $14,000 from Herbst & Sons Construction to remove the old waterstorage tank. 5 Ayes - 0 Nayes, Motion Carried Council member Benke noted that he requested some discussion on this item in that he felt that weeds and weed control on vacant properties has been somewhat of a problem in the City. Councilmember Benke noted that several residents have suggested that in this particular case the City may have been too tight in cutting back funds for such work. Councilmember Benke stated that he felt the City should look at the existing policy and possibly adopt a more aggressive policy in maintaining boulevards on private or public properties. Councilmember Schmidt stated that he felt staff should look at the issue of maintenance on both private and public property. Councilmember Benke stated he felt that vacant parcels are of particular problems and that people often dump illegally on these sites. Councilmember Blomquist stated that he could recall back in 1978-79 when the Council did in fact cut some funds from the budget that would have been used for such work. Councilmember Blomquist stated that now that we are apparently receiving some feedback from residents that the City may have reduced the budget to much and it may be appropriate to in fact to review the existing policy. Motion by Harcus, seconded by Janecek to direct staff to continue turf maintenance as has been done in the past and direct staff to try a more aggresive approach towards enforcement. Councilmember Janecek stated she would also like to see a written policy on how complaints are now handled. Councilmember Blomquist stated he felt the policy must be the same for both public and private property. Councilmember Janecek stated she felt that it may be premature to indicate that we would continue business as usual when in fact we have the coming Winter months to discuss this issue. The motion with consent of the seconder was withdrawn. llRemoval Water- storage Tank" Report #83-297 Discussion Turf Management Report #83-298