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MItVUTES OF THE ORONO COUNCIL MEETING HELD APRIL 22 , 1985, AT TI�E ORONO MIDDLE SCHOOL AUDITORIUM AT 685 OLD CRYSTAL BAY ROAD - PAGE 12 PUBLIC HEARING (CONT_ ) Judy Kyker of 3585 Sixth Avenue North felt that if there is a method to help those who cannot pay, such as the deferred assessment approach, then the assessment should be left to the Crystal Bay residents only. John Erickson of 1620 Shadywood Road asked how many people can be deferreci of the 83 units . Public Works Coordinator Gerhardson stated that a survey from Hennepin County of the Crystal Bay area revealed that 51 percent were low and moderate income, but the City cannot estimate how many people will request the deferred assessment until they apply for it. John Story of 1233 Briar Street recounted when he bought his house and inquired at City Hall whether sewer would go through this area and was told by the City that sewer would not go into this area unless federal fundi.ng was found. Story noted he felt mislead . Story affi_rmed that hi.s home was one of the homes that was randomly z3ppraised in the area and such appraisal revealed that his home would only be worth $5 , 000 more with sewer . Story noted that he can replace his septic system for $3 , 000 and felt he doesn ' t need sewer, but that the rest of the residents do need sewer. Barb Braun of 1230 Arbor Street expressed how hard the Crystal Bay residents have worked as a community. Braun explained that they just put a new septic system in December but that they are concerned with the other Crystal Bay residents that need sewer. Charlene Carlson of 855 Forest Arm Lane felt that the Council would set a precedent if they were to assess the general tax payers part of the project and noted her objection to such a decision. Greg Young of 3520 Watertown Road confirmed that such a decision would set a precedent for future sewer projects . Mayor Butler closed the public hearing at 9 : 47 p.m. Butler announced that the Council will now decide whether to order the project and how to assess the project. Councilmember Frahm felt that the sewer is needed and is a good solution to the existing problem. Councilmember L. Adams agreed with Frahm that the sewer plan is the best of the seven options presented by staff . Adams noted that the engineering plan is sound . Councilmember T. Adams remarked that research has proven that the Crystal Bay area definitely needs sewer and sewer is a permanent solution to the problem.