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MINUTES <br />CITY COUNCIL <br />September 27, 1989 <br />Bowman reported that he contacted NSP regarding the <br />north end of the street, and NSP indicated that when <br />their power pole was constructed in that area, they <br />never dreamed that a street would be improved in that <br />location. Bowman suggested that the additional <br />stopping and turning in the area of the power pole <br />could put additional stress on the street in that <br />location. <br />Bowman reported that based on the 80/20 assessment <br />policy proposed, his assessment would be approximately <br />$1,700 for the Payne Avenue improvement. Bowman <br />reported that an assessment is supposed to increase the <br />market value of the property the amount of the <br />assessment. Bowman stated that Imp. No. 88-7 will not <br />increase his market value by $1,700. <br />Bowman also pointed out that the streets to the east of <br />Payne Avenue use the street frequently, and have added <br />stress to the street. Bowman also pointed out the <br />heavy construction traffic on Payne Avenue when the <br />streets to the east were developed. <br />Bowman again stated that it was his feeling that there <br />were no special steps taken when Payne Avenue was Eirst <br />improved, even though there were unique concerns for <br />the area. Bowman stated that if the street is <br />reconstructed, he hoped the residents could be <br />guaranteed that the deterioration of the street will <br />not occur again. Bowman pointed out that many <br />residents are still payinq for the original assessment <br />of Payne Avenue, and the City is asking the residents <br />to pay again. <br />John Keis, Payne Avenue resident, asked about the <br />City's responsibilities to its residents, and whether <br />or not there was a City Charter in existence. <br />Scalze replied that the City is a statutory city. <br />Fahey reported that the City's responsibilities include <br />responsibility for public health, welfare and safety, <br />and that the City is responsible to be fair to all its <br />citizens. This includes how the taxpayers' money is <br />spent. Fahey pointed out that whatever portion of an <br />improvement is not assessed must be paid for by all the <br />taxpayers in the City. However, Fahey felt it was <br />appropriate to look at the life expectancy of Payne <br />Avenue. <br />Page 15 <br />