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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 23, 1992 be based on a benefits received situation, and in the case where there are only lots that oan be assessed on one side of the street, to assess the full cost of the improvement would exceed benefits received. The Engineer reported that he considered that restoration costs could be eliminated by delaying the water main project until the County reconstructs Edgerton Street. However, the County has no plans in the near or long term for reconstruction of Edgerton. The Engineer did not believe the City could wait 10 or 15 years to loop the watermain in this area. Hanson agreed that the improvement should be looked at for the area, however, expressed concern about the number of senior citizens in the area who would qualify for a senior citizen deferment, as well as the number of property owners who have replaced their wells. Mr. Blesener introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION N0. 92-9-330 - ACCEPTING THE FEASIBILITY REPORT FOR EDGERTON WATER MAIN IMPROVEMENT AS PRESENTED BY THE CITY ENGINEER AND CALLING FOR AN IMPROVEMENT HEARING ON THIS PROPOSAL FOR TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13, 1992 AT 8:30 P.M. The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by LaValle. Ayes (5) Blesener, LaValle, Hanson, Collova, Scalze. Nays (0). Resolution declared adopted. The City Attorney explained the City's ordinance regarding deferral of assessments and noted that the property owners must be 65 years of age or retired by disability, the property must be homesteaded and there must be a hardship present in making assessment payments. The average annual payment for the assessment must exceed 1% of the property owner's adjusted gross income as determined by tax return in the previous year. Scalze was concerned about the amount of the assessment, and suggested that the Engineer have some alternates prepared for presentation at the improvement hearing. The City Administrator reported that the only alternate would be looping the watermain to the west on County Road D, however, this alternate did not make sense given the limited number of lots that would be served. The Administrator felt that ultimately this improvement should go in as well, however, felt the timing would be dictated as the County Road D/Centerville Road area develops. Page 17