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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 12, 2018 from January 22nd due to a snow storm. New notices were published and mailed.) There were five residents in attendance. The City Engineer reported that the purpose of tonight's hearing is to present the proposed improvements of Park View Court to the City Council and impacted property owners. This meeting gives property owners the opportunity to provide input and/or voice concerns about the project. The City Council will then determine whether or not the project moves forward. The City Engineer explained the City's street improvement planning process. He explained that after the streets that need work are determined, the process begins with neighborhood informational meetings and progresses on to the public hearing to consider ordering of the improvement, which is this evening's hearing. Once bids are received and awarded, construction commences and typically after substantial completion of the project, an assessment hearing is held. The City Engineer then explained the assessment hearing process. At that hearing, which is typically in October, property owners have the opportunity to voice opinions on the proposed assessments. The Council would act on any objections received and then approve the assessments. The assessment amounts can be paid within 30 days with no interest charged, otherwise they will be assessed to property taxes for a period of 10 years with an interest rate of approximately 4.5%, depending on the bond rates. Interest accrues from the date the assessments are adopted for those certified to property taxes. The assessments can be paid off at any time. The City Engineer provided information about the condition of Park View Court that resulted in the proposed improvement. He stated that he is proposing the street be improved by mill & overlay with curb replacement. The City Engineer then reviewed the construction process in detail. He then reported that there will be times that driveway access is restricted due to construction activities. However, emergency vehicle access will be maintained at all times. Mail and garbage service will be maintained. Mail service is typically moved to a temporary box outside the project area if the Post Master requests. The Engineer reported that property owners will be kept informed of timing of construction activities that will restrict access. He also noted that there will be an on-site inspector available to address property owner concerns. He noted that the Code allows construction work hours from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. on weekdays and 9 a.m, to 9 p.m. on Saturdays. The Engineer reviewed the anticipated project timeline. 2