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Minutes Regular Council Meeting ~ '2' ~ October 28, 1976 Pie 3 Ray Arch, 7.169 Idaho said he was in favor of the proposed pro3ect as it would raise the value of his property. Dave Anderson, 1512 Idaho, the initiator of the petition stated he was in favor of the proposed project. Don Madole, 11179 Idaho stated he would be in favor of the proposed pro- ~ect if proper grading were done. Ray Schommer, 1!197 Idaho wanted to know if the cost of grading was in- cluded in the per foot price. Engineer Lemberg stated it was. Mr. Schommer said he was against the proposed pro3ect as he feels he would be paying twice. He does think the grading should be done. George Kilgore, 7.1a9l1 Idaho stated he was in favor of the project. Charles Soderberg, 11152 Idaho stated he was against the proposed pro- 3ect. He wanted to know how the City intends to finance the pro3ect. Mayor Warkentien stated financing would depend on the size of the pro- 3ect and whether or not money is available. The City may have to issue bonds. The Mayor also stated that the assessments would be based on the City's cost, including engineering and legal fees and the contractors cost. Tom McClintick, 1!117 Idaho said he would be in favor of the proposed project. He said that after we lose our elm trees, new curb and gutter would improve the looks of the street and increase the value of his property. Francis Mackiewicz~, 11~1~3 Idaho stated he was against the proposed pro- ~ect. Merlin Ahlberg, 13110 Idaho stated he felt most people on his block were not aware that they did not have gutters. He did not state whether he was for or against the proposed pro3ect. Diane Kelsey, 1355 Idaho stated she was in favor of the proposed pro- ~ect as it would improve the appearance of the street and solve drainage problems. Attorney Kenefick read a section of a 1975 statute concerning senior citizen hardship cases. H® stated there is a section which allows deferral for homesteaded property owned by a person 65 years of age or older for whom it would be a hardship to make payments. Upon any one of the following, payment becomes due; death of the owner, sale or transfer or subdivision of the property, lose of Homestead status or for arty reaaon the taxing authority deferring the payment deter- mines it is no longer a hardship to make payment. Mayor Warkentien expressed appreciation at the orderly fashion in which the Idaho Avenue residents presented their opinions and thanked them for coming.