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COUNCIL MEETING September 8, 1986 Page Six IThe proposed assessment rates are: sanitary sewer lateral, $32.41 /foot; sanitary sewer stub, $1,082; trunk charge, $705.00; watermain lateral is $13.80 /foot; connection to water main is $2,453; watermain trunk, $2,196 and street drainage is $41.64 /foot. Mr. Schumacher explained there is Community Development Block Funds available for citizens who qualify as low income. Letters will be sent to these individuals. Arvin Gearman, Rice Lake Estates - Mr. Gearman was concerned how much each parcel is assessed in the entire project. He asked how much Rice Lake Estates is to pay for water and sewer and how much the bal- ance of the area is paying. Is Rice Lake Estates paying their fair share or is Rice Lake Estates paying too much compared to the balance of the area. Mr. Stallberg explained exactly what Rice Lake Estates assessments consisted of and said the oversizing of the lines was spread over the entire project. 006 Allan Ulmer - Ulmers Rice Lake Addition - Mr. Ulmer asked why his area was being assessed when the services will not be brought up to his property. Mr. Stallberg explained that the lines were oversized so that services could be extended to service his plat when it is approved. IMr. Ulmer asked how it could benefit him when the Council turned down his plat and asked who decided where to stop the utilities and assess it against 80 -90 acres and not 500 acres as originally planned. Mr. Schumacher explained how the original projects had included much more land, however these developers dropped out. Mr. Ulmer had sent the City a letter requesting services and based on that letter and the plat that was submitted the area for services was determined. Mr. Ulmer asked how can the City assess his property when the City turned down his project. Mr. Stallberg told Mr. Ulmer he was getting as- sessed for the future benefits for the trunk main and connection charges and well and water supply. Now the services can be extended to his property where formerly it could not be etended. Mr. Ulmer asked if the City had received his letter protesting his assessment. Mayor Benson said yes. Mr. Ulmer asked if he is still being assessed. Mayor Benson said yes. Mr. Ulmer said he would proceed with a lawsuit against the City because the City cannot assess property when they turned down the plat. Mr. Gearman had further questions as to what:made up his assessments and what the assessments are for the other properties. Mr. Schumacher explained he had the Clerk run the assessment schedule for all the property owners except Rice Lake Estates because Mr. Gearman had not asked for Rice Lake Estates. Mrs. Anderson said she would run a copy of Rice Lake Estates for him.