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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, December 17, 2007 Page 7 Mrs. V. Ramalingam, 2182 Acorn Road Mrs. Ramalingam noted that, while they had not received notice, but that the property in question was within 400' of their property; and opined that it had been represented to them as one thing, then presented to the City Council as another thing, with doubling in size and no Planning Commission discussion. Ms. Rama- lingam expressed frustration that the project was changed in public, with no op- portunity to make comment that held any weight, or for orderly discussion. Mayor Klausing clarified that the prior Council action on the Mueller subdivision, and this particular action before the Council were separate issues. Mrs. Ramalingam opined that the proposed ordinance amendment didn't consider snow removal, or large emergency vehicles, or other practical issues. Mayor Klausing offered to discuss, outside the meeting parameters, Mrs. Rama- lingam's concerns with past Council action on the Mueller subdivision and the process followed. Councilmember Ihlan noted the time, and opined that the City Council would at- tempt to "ram through on a 3/2 vote," this action, without further policy discus- sion and more adequate deliberation. Ihlan moved, Kough seconded, tabling this item. Mayor Klausing ruled the motion out of order, based on the previously failed mo- tion of the maker of this motion. Mr. Schwartz reiterated staff's purpose in the recommendation before the Coun- cil to provide compliance of existing cul-de-sacs with code criteria; and noted that the Council would continue to ultimately approve any substandard cul-de-sacs; with staff taking fire codes, impacts to properties, storm water systems and other issues into consideration before making a recommendation to the City Council. City Attorney Squires concurred with staff s synopsis and recommendation, based on recent court findings. City Attorney Squires noted the difficulty and frustra- tion to reference materials, without clarifying the actual document to allow re- view; however noted that the recommended code amendment language was con- sistent with State law as per his research. Mayor Klausing opined that staff s recommendation appeared prudent to avoid a more cumbersome process and meet legal standards; and that in situations where smaller cul-de-sacs are considered it usually was for environmental purposes to avoid greater impacts to the surrounding land area (i.e. wetlands).