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P9INUTES City Council August 26, 1987 Imp. No. Mr. Richard White, 2600 Spruce Street, reported that there are lots 86-5 (Cont.) facing County Road C that have garages on Spruce Street. White asked whether or not these properties would be assessed for Imp. No. 86-5. Blesener pointed out that these lots were assessed for sewer and water from County Road C. The Engineer replied that this was correct, but that the lots might benefit from the street improvement. However, this is sometimes the break a property owner gets for having a corner lot. Blesener pointed out that these lots also have the disadvantage of being on County Road C. Fahey reported that the City Engineer would consider the point raised by Mr. White, however, even if the lots were assessed for the Spruce Street improvement, it would not effect the cost of the improvement to the property owners. Norm Osland, 2572 Spruce Street, pointed out that when Lake Street was vacated, he was given 30 feet, however, 10 feet of the 30 has a City easement over it. Osland questioned whether or not he should be assessed for this 10 feet. The City Engineer replied that the City has a drainage and utility easement over the 10 feet,and this is similar to other easements the City has on property lines. The property owner can still use the property. Pat Murray, 2537 Spruce Street, reported that his lot is 95 feet wide, however, he is on a cul-de-sac and only 45 feet of his frontage touches the cul-de-sac. Murray felt that he should only be assessed for 45 feet of frontage. Murray also has submitted this request in writing. The City Engineer reported that City policy for assessing lots on cul-de-sacs is to measure the width of the lot at the building line, and assess that amount of footage. The Engineer pointed out that Mr. P1urray has the benefit of the street. Murray pointed out that the cul-de-sac was put in after the fact. Fahey pointed out that the policy outlined by the City Engineer is a long-standing City policy and he was not prepared to change it. P4urray pointed out that the cul-de-sac was put in to aid school buses in turning around as well as for the benefit of snow plows. Collova pointed out that Mr. Murray will be able to use the road to the same extent as everyone else on the street. Fahey pointed out that the Council could also consider the fact that Murray does not have 75 feet on an improved street, which is recauired Page -12-