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074 COUNCIL MEETING December 27, 1984 Page Four Bids could be opened May 24 and awarded May 28, construction could be completed by October 1, 1985 and the final street work by July, 1986. The assessment hearing could be held September 10, 1985 and the assessment levied to the County by October 10, 1985. Mr. Juleen said he heard Ulmer has backed out of the project, why not obtain service for Rice Lake Estates from Circle Pines, why extend services to Ulmer's Addition? He also explained the citizens went to court three years ago to stop another proposed sewer project, this was a big expense and now the City is right back at it again, the project hasn't changed, only the amount has become larger. He said he has been told the Lakeview Area has nothing to do with this project but he did not believe this. Mayor Benson explained Ulmer is still a concerned party in this project and there were other parties along the line who want and have asked for sewer. This project is not based on the Lakeview area, onlythe area outlined by Mr. Davidson. Lakeview will get sewer only if the residents petition for it. The City Charter protects citizens in this sort of thing. Mr. Juleen said he still believed his area would end up being affected by the project. He asked why not wait until Metropolitan Waste Control puts the main interceptor in. Mr. Kulaszewicz said Metro Waste would charge the cost back to the City. Mr. Davidson explained how the size of the pipes and pumps were determined and further explained this would allow for future expansion. Mr. Emery who owns property next to Skyline Auto felt it would make more sense to run the pipe lines where there are more houses and more people would benefit. His property is all marsh and it would not benefit him. Mr. Davidson explained if it is determined his land is wetland and cannot be benefited, he will not be assessed. Mr. Gearman questioned the estimated cost for engineering on the project. Mr. Davidson explained this estimate covers the project from the time the City Council held the first hearing through final inspection. He said he will try to obtain the engineering information from the project proposed about three years ago and try not to dupli- cate this work. Mr. Shaw, who lives on Hodgson Road asked what would happen if the Council approved the project by a 4/5 vote and a petition with 51% of the people against the project is received. Mr. Hawkins said the Council would not have the authority to order the project. The petition signers would have to be from the affected area and there can only be one petition signer per parcel. Someone from the audience asked who determines if the property is buildable. Mr. Davidson explained this is determined by vegetation. The Department of Natural Resources or Corp of Engineers makes this determination. Mr. Juleen asked if there is to be a water tower where it will be located. Mr. Davidson said it is planned for north of the correctional 1