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MINUTES MARCH 10, 1977 pace 2 `~ ~ ~~ Clerk-Administrator Barnes read the official publication on notine of PUffi,IC HEARING assessment hearing for the Arona Avenue Storm Sewer Project 1976-1. AROMA AVE. AREA STORM SEWER IM- Engineer Leaaberg read the actual costs of the project and stated that PROVEMENT 2976-1 only the main trunk line would be assessed in the amount of $10,592.00 plus engineering, legal and contingency fees for a total assessment to each lot of $174.33. Mr. David Anderson, 1512 W. Idaho Avenue inquired if the City would suffer ar~p- penalties if the project were not assessed and paid for out of the General Revenue Fund. Acting Mayor Black stated there would be no penalty but that the City's policy has bean to assess aL projects such as this. Harold W. Green, ].Li82 W. Idaho stated that from his house east to the corner, the water stands in the street and does not drain. Therefore, he claims, he does not benefit from the project and doesn't feel he should have to pay for the assessment. Ralph Reed, 1485 W. Idaho stated he has lived at his present address since 1947 and has been trying to get curb and gutter since 1948. He claims the high point of the street is at the manhole in front of ].189 and he is the first lot east. He stated there is water standing in front of his home constantly. The water extends six feet from the curb. He said the project does not benefit his property and he doesn't want to be assessed. Don Madole, ].4,79 W. Idaho submitted photographs to Council, showing water standing in front of his home. He stated there is no drainage to the west. He further stated he sees no apparent benefit to his property from the project and therefore doesn't feel he should be assessed. Elmer Weltzin, 11178 W. Idaho stated his property is not benefitted from the project and thinks he is being unfairly taxed. Bngineer Lemberg replied that the Storm Sewer district was based on street centerline grades. H® stated that even though at the present time there does not seem to be any apparent benefit to some of the property owners, there was a future benefit. He further stated that in the future if curb 'and gutter is installed on Idaho Avenu®, the trunk line would pick up the water. Therefore, he stated, the resi- dents were being assessed for future benefits. Acting Mayor Black moved adoption of Resolution 77-0 and it was second- RESOLTTION 77-9 ed by Councilman Steele. ADOPTION OF ASSESSMENT ROLL RESOLUTION 77-9 FOR AROMA AVENUE STORM SEWER PROJ. A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR ~ AROMA AREA STORM SEWER PROJECT 1976-1 Resolution 77-9 sets the payment period at 5 years with interest of 8K per annum. Upon a vote being taken the following voted "aye°: Acting Mayor Black,