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Regular City Council Minutes - 1/27/03 Page 12 brainstormed about the potential for another option, as a majority of the properties affected were commercial, in establishing a Special Service District (SSD), and whether that would be possible funding mechanism and feasible for this project, and whether establishment could fit in the County's bidding and construction timeframe. Councilmember Klausing questioned whether, given the stage of the budget cycle, there were any alternatives to the CRFS if the project were to proceed. Mayor Kysylyczyn sought Council consensus regarding investigating a Special Services District (SSD). Councilmember Klausing suggested that, if Council were not required to take action at this meeting, could the City Attorney and staff provide a report to the Council on the feasibility of establishing an SSD, the timeline and associated costs for discussion at their next meeting to determine which option is best. Mayor Kysylyczyn cautioned Councilmembers to be aware of the possibility of not being able to meet the statutory requirements and timeframes; but encouraged Councilmembers to expand their vision for the City. Mayor Kysylyczyn outlined his personal vision would be to organize all business properties within the conununity into SSD's to provide amenities, such as transportation and overall improvements throughout the City. Mayor Kysylyczyn spoke in favor of pursuing the project in order to take advantage of this opportunity, which wouldn't be repeated for at least another fifty (50) years; and further stated that, comments from residents indicated that the power poles were unsightly, in addition to repeated power outages within the community from squirrels, which would not be an issue with underground lines. Mayor Kysylyczyn encouraged consideration of