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MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 9„ 1985 ~ ~,~'v PAGE 3 developers, explained that one building has been sold and sale of a second nearly finalized. Councilmember Chenoweth expressed concern over the phasing aspect of the project, how the bond monies would be distributed, and that this be specifically stated in the financing plan. The discussion was interrupted for the public hearing scheduled for 7:30 P.M. Mayor Eggert opened the Public Hearing on Improvement of the Alley PUBLIC North of Larpenteur Running From Snelling Drive to Arona at 7:30 HEARING ON P.M., and presented the Affidavit of Publication and Mailing. Engineer ALLEY NORTH Schunicht then provided the public with a hand-out on the project, and OF LARPENTEU explained the proposed project and assessments. He indicated that the SNELLING TO bids came in higher than anticipated due to the late fall construction. ARONA Councilmember Ciernia asked if the Bullseye construction directly led to deterioration of the alley, to which Engineer Schunicht replied that the alley was not good before but the construction definitely added to the deterioration. Vince Landis, 1538 Crawford, felt the alley construction has nothing VINCE LANDIS to do with him and he should not be assesed as his driveway is on 1538 CRAWFOR: Crawford and he does not use the alley. He questioned whether or not Bullseye agreed to repair the alley after their construction is completed. Mr. Landis felt none of the residents should pay as the alley is used primarily by Bullseye and Embers. Engineer Schunicht replied that the residential properties would benefit, the alley is available for their use and Attorney Van de North concurred. Mr. Landis commented on the fact that the Bullseye contractor was on this date repairing and surfacing the alley. Council discussed at length whether or not Bullseye could be required ATTORNEY TO to repair the alley before a certificate of occupancy is issued. RESEARCH Clerk Administrator Barnes referred to his list of items which BULLSEYE'S was presented to the owner of Bullseye for completion prior to REPAIR OF an occupancy certificate being issued, and the fact that Mr. Hunt ALLEY acknowledged the list, in writing. Attorney Van de North will research the matter. Tom Dieters, 1540 Crawford, commented on the fact that Bullseye is TOM DIETERS, at present doing some repairs and tarring the Embers lot, and asked 1540 if the City could then tear it up for reconstruction. Engineer CRAWFORD Schunicht will check to determine exactly to what extent repairs are being done and whether or not it is adequate. Vince Landis, 1538 Crawford, also asked who would be responsible for ALLEY snow plowing, and was informed owners must contract with a private PLOWING plower for service. Mr. Landis indicated that the residents have DISCUSSED, been paying for the plowing but the businesses did not participate. CODE TO BE Attorney Van de North and Clerk Administrator Barnes will prepare AMENDED TO an amendment to the code requiring plowing of the alleys. REQUIRE PLOWING George Peck, 1456 Crawford, felt that assessing six homes seemed disapportionate when the business (approximately 14 stores) cause GEORGE the traffic in the alley, whereas most homeowners make one or PECK, two trips per day. Mr. Peck stated that the damage to the alley 1456 started with the Flower City fire and continued to deteriorate. CRAWFORD Mayor Eggert explained the assessment policy and that commercial properties are charged at a higher rate than residential.