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MINUTES <br />CITY COUNCIL <br />September 27, 1989 <br />Dave Bendel, 2920 Payne Avenue, reported on the City's <br />survey which was done in 1986 which indicated the <br />changes which occurred in the City over the last 9 <br />years and a population increase of 28%. Bendel felt <br />that discussion of the City's 80/20 assessment policy <br />was timely, and felt that this policy was inconsistant <br />with a recommendation made to the City Council by the <br />City Engineer on May 5, 1989 for a assessment of 44% of <br />the cost of the project. <br />Bendel also pointed out that the proposal to assess 80% <br />of the cost of the project would be inconsistent with <br />Council discussion at its August 25, 1989 meeting where <br />it was indicated by the City Attorney that the amount <br />of an assessment be equal to the increased market value <br />of the lot as a result of the improvement. Bendel felt <br />that the lower the assessment for this improvement the <br />less of an issue the situation was. <br />Fahey felt the City's 80/20 assessment policy was <br />sound, pointing out that this is what was done for <br />Morrison Avenue and Carla Lane. However, Fahey noted <br />that the Council does not dispute that Payne Avenue is <br />a unique situation. <br />Bendel reported that the City's survey indicated a <br />heavy reliance by citizens on code enforcement and the <br />feeling that the City has been deficient in this area. <br />Council discussed the amount of life that the residents <br />of Payne Avenue have received from their street, with <br />Fahey pointing out that the residents south of Allen <br />Avenue still have a street in good condition for the <br />most part. <br />Blesener stated that he supports a 25% assessment to <br />the residents of Payne Avenue for reconstruction <br />costs. Blesener felt that the City should repair the <br />two northern areas of the street, installinq the <br />geo-technic fabric as well as storm sewer, and assess <br />the residents of the street for 25% of these costs. <br />Blesener felt that the cost of the overlay should be <br />assessed at a rate of 80%, and that sealcoating and <br />storm sewer improvements should be funded by the City. <br />Blesener estimated that the assessment would be $805 <br />per lot on Payne Avenue. <br />Page 21 <br />