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enough houses are being added to make up for the increase in road being reconstructed. A resident asked what determines if a project moves forward. The City Administrator answered that the neighborhood ultimately decides whether or not it moves forward. [f the neighborhood decides it's not ready then the City can wait. At some point the street will deteriorate to a point where it needs to be done but Dianna is not there yet. It was asked if there was a difference between the assessment and the full number paid by the county. The City Administrator responded that the taxpayers of Little Canada pay for the difference between the assessment cap and the total cost. A resident commented that the taxes on Dianna Lane are much higher than the rest of the City so they have been paying for other city projects. The City Administrator agreed but added that the infrastructure fund, franchise fee, levy, and Municipal State Aid also contribute. The City's policy is as equitable as possible and has worked well over the years. There was a discussion on how to assess outlot A. the residents felt it should be split up among all residents of the street but the City Administrator said that could be risky for the City from a benefits received standpoint. He said he might ask residents to sign a waiver to avoid legal troubles. A resident asked if there were any sewer or water main issues. Mr. Elfering stated that there were no known problems with either the sewer or water systems but that they would be inspected further to make sure. He added that the storm sewer will need to be improved. A resident stated that the alarm on the lift station has been going off more frequently over the past 2 or 3 years. Mr. Eifering stated that the City would check into it. A resident asked if the assessment would increase if storm sewer improvements increased the total cost of the project. Mr. Elfering replied that they wouldn't since the assessments were capped. It was asked if the storm sewer system could be improved even if the neighborhood chose not to do the rest of the project. Mr. Elfering responded that the storm sewer system could not be improved since it would not be cost efficient to tear up the road, re -pave it, and then tear it up again in a year or two. A resident asked when would the street have to be reconstructed if it kept getting put off Mr. Elfering responded that it would probably have to be done within the next two years. He added that he felt it should be done in 20 l and felt costs would only increase if it was delayed a year. The City Administrator further 38