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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, Apri126, 2010 Page 10 support for the current "tree trimming" performed by Xcel Energy for overhead lines. Further discussion included options for customers to challenge the surcharge and how the surcharge was allocated among customers, addressed as a nine-step process by Ms. Jurek in accordance with standard PUC requirements; and the op- portunity for the City Council to have one final review once the project was com- pleted and final construction costs were available, which could actually serve to reduce the estimated cost. Klausing moved, Roe seconded, adoption of Resolution No. 10806 entitled, "Res- olution Directing Xcel Energy to Underground Overhead Utilities on Rice Street between County Road B and County Road B-2;" utilizing the Community Re- quested Facility Surcharge (CRFS) financing option. Councilmember Roe noted that this proposed undergrounding of utility lines had been included in discussions during the Comprehensive Plan update; and noted that, while this project was along the Rice Street corridor, there would be future projects in the community and opportunities for undergrounding that would serve those other areas as well, and that over time the burdens would be shared more equitably than this first project indicated. Councilmember Ihlan expressed concern with not having public input from resi- dents and business owners regarding this city-wide surcharge; and with there sup- port, noted that she could then support the project. However, without that infor- mation and their support, Councilmember Ihlan advised that she would be unable to support the motion when the only way for residents to challenge the surcharge would be through the PUC. Roll Call Ayes: Johnson; Roe; Pust; and Klausing. Nays: Ihlan. Motion carried. By consensus, Mayor Klausing amended the agenda to address Items 12.f and 12.g at this time. f. Authorize City Abatement for Unresolved Violations of City Code at 1748 Galtier Street Permit Coordinator Munson reviewed the request for abatement as detailed in the RCA dated April 26, 2010; providing a visual update on this single-family, de- tached home at 1748 Galtier Street, where regular collection occurs weekly on Thursdays.