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r~zNUrEs c; ty coun~; i August 26, 1987 Imp. No. Fahey questioned whether or not is was legal to assess a high- 86-7A, density development more than a single-family development. 86-7A2, & 86-7 (Cont.) Demont pointed out the increased traffic on the road from the high-density development. Demont felt that the single-family properties were subsidizing the high-density development. Scalze pointed out that the high-density development is paying more taxes per square foot than the single-family. Fahey suggested that the Council consider this issue at its meeting in two weeks. Fahey noted. that this was the first street that was put in that fronts on both multiple-family and single-family. The City Engineer pointed out that there is 1,300 feet of road serving 250 units on the south and 1,300 feet of road serving 12 units on the north. Fahey suggested the City Attorney research the legal soundness of assessing the higher-density development at a higher rate than the single-family. Fahey asked for a report in two weeks. Gary Sody, 143 Canterbury Court, representing the Townhome Association, reported that they have only one driveway access on Demont and asked how access would be provided to them once construction starts. Sody also asked the timing of the project. Frank Frattalone, the contractor improving Demont, replied that access would be provided at all times. Frattalone also estimated that the first layer of blacktop would be on the street by the end of the year. Frattalone reported that the project has been delayed to the west due to a problem in getting utilities moved. However, that has been resolved. Frattalone also reported that the west side of the improvement will have gravel down on the road before work is started on the east. Frattalone also pointed out that about60% to 70% of the work is on the west side and work on the east will proceed quickly. Sody reported that in reply to Mr. Demont's comments, the single- family homes enjoy much more of the road than the multiple family homes on the south. The City Clerk reported that the townhouses will pay $12,000 in assessments, the Canabury Condos will pay $18,000 in assessments and Canabury Square will pay $23,000 in assessments. Scalze noted the stockpiling of dirt on the City lot at Ruth and Demont. Frattalone reported that it is necessary to stockpile the dirt which will be used in backfilling the ditches once the storm sewer is put in. Page -15-