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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL May 14, 2008 Walstead asked how the Engineer would evaluate the Hidden Acres pond to determine whether it had capacity to take run-off from the south section of Condit. The Engineer stated that he will have to evaluate the drainage as well as verify the capacity of the pond as part of the work that will be done to prepare project plans and specifications. The City Administrator noted that there is a storm sewer pipe on Nadeau Road. The Engineer will have to determine if that pipe has the capacity to take run-off from the south end of Condit Street as well as will have to evaluate the pone. The Administrator noted that it may not be a viable option, but merits consideration. Walstead indicated that there is sand washing from under the sod into the pond at the new house adjacent to the pond. She also indicated that there are settlement holes in her yard. The Administrator indicated that the City would look at this fi•om a stabilization standpoint. Steve Poindexter, The House, pointed out the proposal to assess his property at the full commercial rate pointing out that they have no access to Condit Sheet. Keis pointed out that The House property abuts Condit Street and it is zoned commercial. Poindexter stated that they would be agreeable to an access restriction to Condit Street for some consideration in the assessment amount. The City Administrator noted that the City Engineer utilized the City's Assessment Policy in determining the assessment roll. The Administrator agreed that there were some unique factors in play, and pointed out that the City has to meet the benefits received test in assessing properties. The Administrator suggested that staff look at the assessment issue for these commercial properties considering the equity issue and come back with a recommendation to the Council. Allan agreed that the equity issue should be studied given the lack of access my most of the commercial properties. The Administrator pointed out the study would have to consider whether or not any precedent would be set that would impact other commercial properties for future projects. Allan asked about the Kandice II property and Biagini properties. The City Administrator noted that those projects were denied access given that they backed up to the Condit Sheet residential area. It was noted that these properties are also proposed to be assessed at the commercial rate. The City Engineer noted that he applied the City's Assessment Policy in putting together the proposed assessment roles. That Policy does not provide any relief in the assessment formula based on the issue of access. The Adminishator felt that the issue merited study. He noted that the Council is not setting assessments this evening. Once the improvement is