05-06-1997 Council Minutes Assessment Hearing Sewer Project

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0 MINUTES OF THE ASSESSMENT HEARING NORTH LONG LAKE/LONG LAKE COUNTRY CLUB SEWER PROJECT MEETING HELD ON MAY 6,1997 ( #6 Public Comments - Continued) Odean asked about the circumstances surrounding the Crystal Bay sewer project. Peterson relayed the events surrounding the class action litigation. Jabbour informed the audience that the assessed value for the current project was based on the benefit received, as a result of the Crystal Bay sewer project, to eliminate such problems occurring again. Goetten noted that the City learned from the Crystal Bay sewer project and worked with the residents to devise a plan where the City would participate in the cost to eliminate such problems. Peterson reported that she appreciates every day the sewer her property is benefiting from. Odean said he was in support of the project but does not want to pay more than it is worth. Goetten also cited her personal example with sewer hook -up and the City's obligation to assist those with failing systems. Scott Morrison, 14510 12 Avenue North, Plymouth, asked what the cost equates to on a monthly basis. Moorse informed him that the cost would be paid with property taxes twice a year unless taxes are escrowed. Donald Lund, 1465 Long Lake Blvd., asked what the starting and completion dates are for the project. Jabbour indicated that the bids have come back but not yet accepted. There is a 30 -day response time to the assessment hearing before any further action takes place. If the project is then approved, the dates will be finalized. Cook said he expects • the project would start in about six weeks and notices would be sent to the property owners informing them of the projected start times. Completion date is unknown but must be completed by November 15. Jabbour noted the need to acquire easements through property owner permission or possibly 90 day quick takes. Beverly Greenley, 1485 Long Lake Blvd., asked what the plans are for the road by her property. Kellogg indicated the sewer line will come up her driveway. The road will be "tipped back" and a catch basin added to improve the drainage system. Kellogg indicated a neighboring property has a garage currently located in the right -of -way. Cook said the road will be repaved and the configuration is not expected to change dramatically. Kurt Greenley, 1485 Long Lake Blvd., asked what would happen, if delays occurred, to the cost amount. Jabbour said the Council will adopt the amount as a fixed price. However, there could be changes if easement costs are required or the project is delayed to another year resulting in market changes to the benefiting properties. Cook said there were two critical spots where easements are required that could possibly delay the project. One involves the area of the lift station at the corner of Long Lake Blvd. and the other in the Long Lake Country Club area. Other areas where easements are required will not affect the entire project. Anderson asked when the final decision will be made. Jabbour and Moorse said it would 40 occur at the end of the 30 -day appeal period.