05-06-1997 Council Minutes Assessment Hearing Sewer Project

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MINUTES OF THE ASSESSMENT HEARING NORTH LONG LAKE/LONG LAKE COUNTRY CLUB SEWER PROJECT MEETING HELD ON MAY 6, 1997 (#6 Public Comments - Continued) • Ray Johnson, 1520 Long Lake Blvd., asked about the assessment being based on the size of the property. Jabbour said the cost is based on the average property at large. Gaffron indicated all 53 property owners would be charged the same amount of $13,950. Johnson voiced concern over the amount he must pay versus more expensive homes. He said he would be forced to sell his property and become a renter. Jabbour sympathized but noted that the assessment is not based on the ability to pay but on the benefit received by the property owner. Jabbour informed Johnson of the grant program available to assist with payment of the sewer hook -up charge for low income residents. He suggested Johnson contact the City Administrator. Johnson questioned whether there were other alternatives regarding payment of the assessment cost. Moorse said there were no other reasonable alternatives. Moorse noted that the amount of the City's contribution comes from the general taxes paid by all property owners in the City. Jim Bigham, 1545 Long Lake Blvd., asked for clarification for the record on whether the revised engineering plan is correct. He wanted to substantiate that his property is considered type 1. Cook reported that the problem of a grinder pump has been revisited for Bigham's property. The additional charge of $1,000 for a gravity system instead of a grinder pump has been added in the cost of the project and will be honored. Bigham noted that he has requested this to occur in the past to no avail. Kellogg reported that the neighboring property to the east of Bigham's is 2.7' lower in grade and is still of a • type 1. Jabbour noted that the City will be in a better position to answer ail questions as the plan goes from conceptual to detailed planning. Bigham asked that the record show that his property will not have a grinder pump. He indicated his satisfaction with that decision. Tom Odean, 930 Dakota Avenue, asked if a decision has been made whether Dakota Avenue will be paved. Cook reported that it will be paved. Odean asked where the trunk line would be located in the road noting its narrow width. Cook said the line would be within 1 -2' of the center. Odean asked if the residents would be able to drive trucks in and out during construction. Cook said it would not be possible during the work day, but noted that vehicles may enter at the end of the work day providing it has not rained. Cook informed Odean that the cost of the road construction is included in the costs noted. Odean asked about whether he should proceed with landscaping plans. He was informed that such plans should wait until after the construction. It was reported that the road would be 20' wide, contain berm curbing, and have five ton capacity. Odean asked about the existing septic tanks. Gaffron said the tanks will be required to be pumped, then collapsed and filled with dirt or sand. The cost involved will depend on the particular tank, its location and depth. 4