10-24-95 Council Special Minutes

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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 24, 1995 Fahey stated that the City was not prepared to address the issue of compensating for an easement that was dedicated 21 years ago. Dousi asked if she could defer her assessment for two years without interest. Fahey pointed out that the City's policy provides that interest will accrue on deferments. Dousi pointed out that she will be assessed at the time Lakeshore is improved. Fahey explained that it was not fair to other taxpayers in the City to have to pick up interest costs for deferred assessments. Nagle pointed out to Dousi that when Lakeshore is improved she will be assessed for 20% of her frontage since she has a corner lot. Dousi pointed out that her property was taken for the road and she received no compensation. Now the City upgrades the road and assesses her for it. John Johnson, 115 Lake Street, felt there was a lack of communication during the reconstruction process. Johnson felt that the project would have been smoother if there had been better communication. Johnson also reported that his daughter has contracted asthma which he feels may be from the dust raised during construction. Johnson also reported that the blacktopping of his driveway has been substandard. Johnson reported that the experience has been a discouraging one and has changed his view of City government in Little Canada as well as his view of Valley Paving. Fahey stated that there are things which can be learned from the process, procedures can be changed, communication improved. Fahey stated that the City always tries to do things better. Nagle stated that he would like to complement the City Administrator and City staff in that he has always received first-class treatment when he comes to City Hall requesting information. The City Engineer stated that with regard to collecting liquidated damages, it is a very complicated process. There are general conditions spelled out in the 28