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COUNCIL MEETING October 13, 1986 Page Six mented that if the joint powers is not approved, the County could decide not to continue with the project. - Mr. Seekon. At the previous meeting he had asked if Rice Creek Watershed District is involved in this project. Mr. Stahlberg said he was not aware of how much Rice Creek Watershed District was involved. However, in this project the water will follow the lay of the land as it does now. The drainage is not being changed, only how it gets to the same point. - Question from the audience - since Main Street is a thoroughfare through the entire City and benefits the entire City, should not the entire City pay for the benefits? Mayor Benson said the Council will discuss this aspect later. Mayor Benson felt the County Commissioner and the County Engineer should be answering some of the questions and noted that this hearing should be continued. Question from the audience - are the figures firm? The figure given by Mr. Stahlberg is different from one given about two weeks ago? 'Mr. Stahlberg explained the figures were estimates. Mr. Marier explained that the purpose of the public hearing is to receive input from the citizens. The Council will listen and then contact the other governing body and the questions will be answered. He felt a good question was, why should I have to pay if some one else wants something done? The public will be kept informed. Mr. Marier asked that the County provide a breakdown of costs paid by other cities where Main Street was improved to the west. - Mr. James Clemens, owner of parcel 09- 31 -22 -12 -0002 asked if waters are diverted to the ditches near his property will the ditches be cleaned or will they back up onto his property? Mr. Marier moved to continue this hearing to October 27, 1986, at 8:00 P.M. Mr. Bisel seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. 8:00 P.M. - CONTINUATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT PUBLIC HEARING - CUSTOM CONTRACTING Mayor Benson opened the public hearing at 8:03 P.M. Mr. Stahlberg explained the items of concern listed at the public hearing on September 22, 1986. Drainage was a concern. Mr. Stahlberg and Mr. Volk had determined the drainage pattern. At this time, the culvert under LaMotte Drive is plugged and a good ditch cleaning project is needed regardless of what happens to this particular request. The second concern was the street condition. The hauling of fill