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MINUTES OF THE STUBBS BAY SEWER HEARING — NOVEMBER 20;.1991 Esters felt that a compromise could be made that 50% of the project be paid by all at first and then as hook ups are made as systems fail, the additional 50% be paid. Butler felt it would be hard to convince the bank that the bill would ever get paid. Esters noted it would be easier for property owners if the cost were segmented. Gaffron reviewed the fees: trunk and lateral fees to be assessed, SAC charge to be paid when hooked up, permit fee and contractor cost for connection. He felt that deferring connections would lead to the City requiring hookup as systems fail and the property owner claiming they do not have the money to hookup at that time. Jabbour noted the City doesn't have the money to fund the project, and would sell bonds which need to be repaid from the assessment income. Tom Kuehn, Finance Director, said a general obligation bond can be assessed at a certain percentage, with the rest being levied. Additional charges could be assessed later. The City in effect could defer those costs. Levering suggested a deadline of hookup within 10 years after project has been started to insure compliance.. Blanch felt it would make the project more palatable. Jabbour asked what would happen if a person protests the assessment at a later date as not receiving any benefit. Callahan felt that maybe it could be worked out. He felt they need to balance the financing to make it generally fair to all affected owners. Perhaps it could be deferred if the need was not current. He noted the City does have restrictions when they levy a bond and it cannot be tailored to individual needs. He noted that right now 2 areas need sewer, and something needs to be done. Mayor Peterson invited questions from the Oxford area. Shaw asked again about the route of the lateral, and suggested by going down the road it would save trees. Gaffron noted that the way it stands, 2 lots abutting Oxford Road would not be served. Klitzke felt that the Council needs to consider adding to the project those 5 extra units in the Oxford /Leaf Street area. He also commented on the recent subdivision to the east which has created 2 drainageways through the Oxford plat, which creates a bigger problem for those residents. He felt that they should 11