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I I .e I I I . I I Ie . I I I . I . .- I ARDEN HTI.J S CITY COUNCn. - JULy 25, 1994 let the County do the cold recycling replacement this year and face other problems in the future if residents are in agreement. 16 Aplikowski stated that many people do not want curbs and gutters because they change the whole flavor of the street. She agreed with Councilmember Hicks and stated that if the only reason for reconstruction is to put in curbs and gutters, she would not support it. Mayor Probst stated that another concern is the precedent of coming back in 1998 to do the other section of Stowe Avenue and assessing residents who will ask why their portion is assessed and this one was not. The logic behind the assessment program is to share costs and recognize the benefits. He stated that he is uneasy with this work being free while everyone else is paying 50% of the cost. Hicks agreed but stated that everything is not always equal, and this is an opportunity. Residents not assessed this time will have assessments in the future. Malone stated that there is a compelling reason on the westerly portion of Stowe Avenue to put in sanitary sewer which would necessitate reconstruction. However, he is unsure the City can afford to reconstruct Stowe Avenue with the cost of County Road F. Therefore, he would lean toward having the cold recycling work done. Hicks asked if the County is pressing for a decision on Stowe Avenue. Winkel stated that they would like to do the work within three to four weeks. Hicks requested that comparative figures be brought to the next Council meeting on reconstruction costs and cold recycling costs and how each fits into next year's budget. Then the Council can make a decision to give the County in sufficient time. Mayor Probst requested additional commentary on the advantages and disadvantages on both sides of the issue. He requested that residents on Stowe Avenue from Lake Johanna Boulevard to New Brighton be invited to the meeting so they will have an opportunity to hear the comments. DISCUSSION OF CURRENT COUNCn. VACANCY Mayor stated that if the Council tries to fill the one vacant Council seat, with the application. process, the earliest someone could be seated would be September, which would give that person two months to get caught up to speed before the election. His presumption is that the person receiving the most number of votes in the election is the person elected. If the appointed person did not run or would run and lose the election, the seat would change after four meetings. Perhaps from the standpoint of a quorum, the Council would wish to fill the vacancy, but learning everything in four meetings does not do anyone justice. It is important