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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL OCTOIR 21, 2009 The City Administrator indicated that Mr. Clifford Wickman, 2972 Desoto Street, is present this evening to discuss the assessment of his property which is a corner lot. The Administrator noted that the Wickman house existed on Desoto Street prior to the improvement of Costa Lane. The result of that improvement was that the Wickman property became a corner lot. Mr. Wickman was told at the time Costa Lane was installed that he would not be assessed for Costa Lane improvements. The Administrator indicated that it was his position that any indication that the Wickman property would not be responsible for its share of Costa Lane improvements was not meant to extend into perpetuity. The assessment roll is proposing a $244.44 assessment of the Wickman property for the side lot line abutting Costa Lane. The Administrator indicated that iS the Council was in agreement, the $244.44 assessment could be abated, but it would be his recommendation that the Wickman property be treated as a typical corner lot with regard to any future assessments. Blesener stated that he would support the abatement of the Costa Lane portion of the assessment of the Wickman property. The Administrator stated that the action to betaken would be to adopt the assessment roll and then pass a separate motion abating the $244.44 assessment of the Wickman property for Costa Lane. Montour asked about the amount of retainage that would be withheld from the contractor. "1'he City F,ngineer stated that 5%retainage would be held for all projects. The Administrator also noted that the City holds a performance bond. The Administrator suggested that it may be appropriate to hold a higher retainage on the Desoto-Costa Lane project to keep the contractor's attention on the situation. However, the City will have to establish a legal basis to do so, and State Law may dictate how we handle this situation. One property owner asked if repairs would be done in the spring. The City Administrator indicated that the City will re-evaluate the street in the spring and determine the best course of action. if necessary, the mill and overlay will be redone. The property owner questioned being assessed for the project at this time. The Administrator noted that the City has to cover its costs for the project. He noted that any repairs that may need to be done to the street to resolve this situation will not be charged to the property owners. There was no one else present wishing to comment on the assessment for this improvement. Upon motion by McGraw, seconded by Montour, the public hearing was closed. 8