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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL APRIL 28, 1993 VIKING Hanson opened the continuation of public hearing on the DRIVE Viking Drive water main improvement. Hanson reported WATER MAIN that since the last meeting, a survey form was sent to the effected property owners on Viking Drive asking whether or not they were in favor of the improvement given its high cost, whether they were willing to sign Waivers of Right to Appeal Assessment, and whether the property owners would grant the necessary easements at no cost. The City was hoping to receive a 1000 response in favor of the improvement. Hanson pointed out that the hiqh cost involved in this project is due to the isolated area which the water main would serve. The City Administrator reported that of the 8 properties involved, there were 6 responses. Four of the property owners indicated opposition to the project due to the cost. Assuming a 100% participation rate, that would indicated the the project cannot proceed based on the Council's previous motion Cal Sprain, 673 Viking Drive, reported that he was not surprised by the results of the survey due to the astronomical rates that were quoted. Sprain reported that he wants City water, and will try to see if there is anything that can be done to change the situation the way it sits. Sprain felt it pretty disgusting that Little Canada has one of the highest tax rates and he cannot get City water. Sprain pointed out that he pays high taxes, has a marginal street and a volunteer fire department. He pays taxes to the School District, and has yet to have a child enrolled in school. Sprain reported that there are safety issues involved in the situation due to the existence of Williams Pipeline in the area. Sprain asked how much of his tax dollar goes to support the infrastructure of the City. Sprain pointed out that the only areas in the City left to water are the difficult pockets. Sprain felt that the City has totally ignored these areas. Sprain indicated that he has a right to City water pointing out that he pays property taxes just like everyone else in the City. Sprain reported that he has made some phone calls and has determined that there is money available to support difficult projects like the Viking water main, and Sprain felt that the City has turned its back on these sources. Sprain felt that the availability of these dollars may change the minds of the residents on Viking Drive. The City has ignored applying for these funds and has done nothing. Sprain stated that he is on a street with no water, a Page 4