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,.' " . . Minutes of Regular Counci I Meetilg Page six Apri I 25, 1977 Concern was expressed re how It is known that the bureau really does any good; apparently no statistics on this; are the youth doing any better than before - what haDpens?; suggested it to be "poor policy" to ask for money with no proof of benefit. Clauson said the first year thera Is usually control, after that, the Bureau cannot assure they wi II not go back to whatever they we re do I n g. Counci I queried why school districts are not listed as contributors fo r the program. Hanson noted that Human Rights Commission member, Joy Class, expressed enthusiasm for the Bureau; her personal opinion being it is more sensible than St. Paul's "Buddy Buddy" system. Council expressed some Skepticism re Federal funding of a program to start it, and then withdrawing; if there is a need, the program should have been sold before the federal funding was secured. Case No. 76-38. Sidevard Variance for Garaoe Wingert reported that he discussed the variance application with Building Inspector Larry Squires; apparently, a series of min- understandings Is the reason for the present dilemma. Wingert noted that the uti Ilty poles pretty well indicate the lot line; consequently, an approximate 4t' sldeyard variance is needed for the existing new garage at 3609 Pascal Avenue. Wingert noted that the Planning Commission had Included several options In its recommendations to Counci I. Planning Commission's concern is that cars have to back out onto County Road E, which Is potentially dangerous because of the "blind" short driveway which now exists. Wingert said the new garage lines up with the house (which Is also too close to the road). Wingert referred Counci I, and Mr. Miller, to sketch of 6 options which were submitted by the Planning Commission; suggested that option as would be his recommendation to best provlde a safe driveway access for both garages, providing a turn around area so cars can drive forward onto County Road E rather than backing into traffic. Mr. Milier said that option 115 would be acceptable to him. Hanson moved, seconded by Crichton, that Councl I grant the 4t' sideyard variance for the garage contingent upon implementation of option #5 driveway to be provided by the contractor, Miles Garage, as indicated In sketch dated 4/25/77. Motion carried unanimously. Reouest for Reduction In SDeclal Assessments - Bueslno ProDertv Mr. Clarence Rexelsen, realtor representing the Bueslngs, explained that the Buesing property consists of 8t acres; much of property is marsh land; asked Councl I to adjust the special assessments which he says are In excess of the benefits to the property. Councl I reviewed letter from Engineer Christoffersen (4/22/77) re his revLew of the water and sewer assessments (total $22,537.10); believes that the Improvement assessments levied to the Buesing property to be equitable If property Is properly divided and Buesing Is al lowed to fl II portions of the swamp along Hamline Avenue for building sites. Council deterred its action re request for reduction In special assessments, pending receipt of reports from Planner and Rice Creek Watershed. Rexelsen stated that It Is economically not feasible to fl I I the swamp area. -6-