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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 15, 2021 RESOL UTION NO. 2 021-12-151— A CCEPTING A D ONA TION FROM THE LITTLE CANADA FIRE DEPARTMENT FOR $140,000 FOR THE FIRE EQUIPMENT FUND The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Fischer. Ayes (5). Nays (0). Resolution declared adopted. PUBLIC COMMENTS Jim Malone, 3282 Hamel Court, stated he is opposed to the apartment development on Twin Lake Boulevard. He stated that going up to R-3, high density level of development is too big of a jump and at most it should go to R-2, medium density. He explained they only have 70 homes in their neighborhood. PUBLIC HEARING - IMPROVEMENT NO.2022-02 YORKTON RIDGE & NO.2022-03 MAPLE LANE WITH PART OF JACKSON STREET Mayor Keis opened the Public Hearing to consider the improvement of Yorkton Ridge (from Condit Street to end of the cul-de-sac) and Maple Lane and part of Jackson Street (from end of the cul-de- sac to Labore Avenue) by full depth reclamation with new asphalt paving, minor curb repairs, and minor/spot improvements to the underground utility systems. The City Engineer reported that the purpose of tonight's hearing is to present the proposed improvement of Yorkton Ridge and Maple Lane and part of Jackson Street to the City Council and impacted property owners. This meeting gives property owners the opportunity to provide input and voice concerns about the project. The City Council will then determine whether or not the project moves forward. The City Engineer provided information and showed photos of the conditions of both streets that resulted in the proposed improvement. He stated these are low -volume residential streets that have aged to the point where rehabilitation is recommended. 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 starts, and then typically after substantial completion of the project, the assessment hearings will be held. The Engineer then explained the assessment hearing process. He stated that the hearings will be held on October 10, 2022 and property owners have the opportunity to voice opinions on the proposed assessments. The Council would act on any objections received and then adopt 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 that depends on the bond rates. Interest would then accrue from the date the assessment was approved. The assessments can be paid off at any time. The City Engineer reviewed the construction process and noted there will be times that driveway access is restricted due to construction activities, however, emergency vehicle access will be 2