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LJ MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, March 22, 2004 7:00 o'clock p.m. (2. GABRIEL JABBOUR PRESENTATION - DAKOTA RAIL CORRIDOR UPDATE, continued) Mayor Peterson agreed and stated staff doesn't realize how much council appreciates them, especially Gaffron. HEARINGS — 7:00 p.m. 3. WEST FARM (HOMESTEAD) SANITARY SEWER PROJECT ASSESSMENT HEARING — RESOLUTION NO. 5132 AND 5133 Mayor Peterson opened the public assessment hearing at 7:20 p.m. and asked the Recorder if the Affidavit for Publication has been completed. The Recorder responded affirmatively. City Administrator, Ron Moorse said this is an assessment hearing that is now being held because the city has moved forward after the initial public hearing where the neighborhood indicated a level of support for the project. Bids have been received so that a cost could be obtained for the neighborhood. This is an opportunity for the city to share that information with the neighborhood and then they can indicate whether they will accept the assessment amount or wish to appeal it. • Mayor Peterson asked if there were any neighbors in the audience for this project. Mr. And Mrs. Schultze, 744 Brown Road North, were present and asked what was the start date and to identify the location of the curb stop and where the connection will be prior to construction. • Tom Kellogg, City Engineer, stated that provided there are no appeals, the next step is to generate the contracts, get them signed and have an agreement. Previously, the costs were estimated substantially higher than when the actual bids came in. Two reasons for that: 1) the city gave them a bigger window to complete the project; and 2) gave the contractor an opportunity to bid in the winter when work is slower. Start date is dependent on when weight restrictions are removed and completion date is scheduled for July 1, 2004. In regards to Mr. Schultze's second question about the location of the curb stop and where is the location of the connection, discussions will be held with each homeowner prior to start of construction to locate the curb stops and service locations where the homeowner wants them. Moorse asked Kellogg to explain about the grinder pump and how that all works as far as costs and the local private connection. Kellogg indicated the system is a low- pressure system. It is small diameter force main that will be installed along the road. It will be directionally drilled so there will be minimal disturbance although there will be a couple of spots where it will have to be dug up. The PAGE 3 of 23