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) 0 David Lohman, 1860 Lakeview Terrace, noted that the cost estimate was higher than the bid and asked why the cost did not reflect that change. Jabbour said he was not sure the cost would decrease. Lohman asked if the assessment could be paid in advance. Moorse said the assessment could be paid upfront or a portion of it paid at that time and the remainder spread over the 15 year time period. It was noted that the assessment cost is not tax deductible. Lohman asked if the location of the sewer pipe would change. Cook indicated the plans are available for review. He noted there will be some "tweaking" of the plans on site but the pipe is not expected to change more than a foot or so. Lohman asked if there was a change to the pipe location at Lakeview Terrace and County Road 6. Kellogg said the pipe was changed from the west to the east side of the Mernik property at 1840 Lakeview Terrace in order to preserve trees. Well separation was also an issue. Lohman asked if a problem with a catch basin could be rectified during the construction. Cook indicated the problem would be reviewed. Jabbour asked Lohman to relay the problem in writing to the City Engineer. Charles Truman informed the Council that the City has treated him well over the years. • He voiced his appreciation for the maintenance of the roadways. Steven Gray noted the problem with payment of the assessment for lower income people. He said he would appreciate any assistance the City could do. He asked the City to consider passing on any savings to the residents between the estimated amount for the project and the bid amount. Jabbour said the City has to be careful not to set precedents and would attempt to assist where possible. He reiterated the availability of grants for sewer hook -up fees. Flint informed the audience that his own property was located next to Mr. Lund's, yet did not meet the criteria to hook -up to sewer. Flint said he would if it was possible. There were no fiuther comments, and the public hearing was closed. ( #7) CLOSING OF HEARING Jabbour closed the public hearing. He explained the 30 -day appeal process. Moorse informed the audience that a written letter of objection to the assessment must be submitted by this date in order to appeal. Mr. Johnson reported the Notice of Publication indicated today's date as the final day for objecting to the assessment. 8