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MINUTES PUBLIC HEARING MARCH 9, 1982 PAGE 3 Marvin Flodin, owner of apartment buildings at 1466 W. Larpenteur, 1561 W. Idaho and 1624 Snelling Drive, stated owners are constantly being hit by taxes and now the City if talking of assessments. He indicated he could not find a need for the proposed improvements, as the streets and storm water facilities seem to be adequate. He agreed with the other speakers and urged Council to think seriously before voting on the matter. Howard Christiansen, 1452 W. California, felt the streets were in the best condition he had ever seen and that the dips are appreciated as they slow down the traffic. He stated that people in the community do not mind them. He also indicated he lives at the highest point and could not understand why he would be assesed for storm sewer and he cannot see why he would benefit. He did not want any more taxes. Bill Smith, 1358 W. Iowa, informed that he works in real estate and banking and that the proposed improvements would not increase the property values, but would only increase taxes. He stated-that in appraising a house the improved street would not add to the value of the house. Mr. Smith requested that Council be receptive to the people. Jerry Meyer, 1391 W. California, commented on the alley back of his his residence, would like it repaired, however, did not feel the proposed contstruction would improve the drainage of the alley. Bev Dobin, 1362 W. Larpenteur, also commented on the fact that Hamline Avenue drains into the alley. She wanted to know-what the cost would be to people on Larpenteur since Larpenteur has already been constructed. Engineer Lemberg explained that at the time Hamline was repaired the County was requested to lower Hamline to alleviate drainage into the alley, however, the County refused. At that time Hamline was to be widened but residents objected as they did not want to loose their trees. MARVIN FLODIN, OWNER OF APT AT 1561 IDAH 1624 SNELLIN & 1466 W. LARPENTEUR HOWARD CHRISTIANSEN 1452 W. CALIFORNIA BILL SMITH 1358 W. IOWA JERRY MEYER 1391 iJ. CALIFORNIA BEV DOBIN 1362 W. LARPENTEUR Paul Manke, part owner (with his father) of the home at 1464 W. Idaho, PAUL MANKE stated he vehemently opposed the project. He commented on the fact 1464 W. that there were puddles on Idaho between Arona and Pascal before IDAHO construction and there still are puddles. He could see no real change. Patrick Lamey, 1485 W. Hoyt, wanted to know about the construction of Arona a few years ago and how that was paid for. Engineer Lemberg explained that the street was built with MSA funds and the .storm sewer was assessed to the benefitting property owners. Henrietta Thom inquired as to whether or not residents could pay for filling holes or do it themselves. She stated they put in their own sidewalk and it is the best in the block. Pat Kelley, 1402 W. Larpenteur, stated that Albert, which is on the east side of his property, is in a state of disrepair. He inquired as to what will be done with Albert if the reconstruction project is not approved. PATRICK LAMEY 1485 W. HOYT HENRIETTA THOM PAT KELLEY 1402 W. LARPENTEUR