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COUNCIL WORK SESSION JULY 24, 1989 mean that everyone could be assessed. Also at this time, these landowners could petition out of the improvement but the City would pot have to accept their petitions. Mr. Stahlberg continued his planned time schedule for the improvement. The public hearing is scheduled for August 14, 1989. The improvement could be ordered and plans and specifications ordered at the August 28th Council meeting. Bids then could be let so that construction could begin yet this fall. The Outlet Mall people want to have a least a portion of the mall open by March, 1990. Mr. Stahlberg noted that there is a lot of work to do; obtain all the right -of- way, prepare the design and specifications, etc. A March, 1990 opening means a very tight schedule. Mayor Benson referred to the second map presented by Mr. Stahiberg showing the properties requesting utility services to the north corporate limits. He asked if the only way to get service to Main Street was through the Morehouse property. Mr. Stahlberg said yes at this time. It was also noted that the Morehouse property may be sold for development. Mr. Bohjanen asked about the property south of the proposed Outlet Mall site and asked if the utility service could be extended to this property. Mr. Stahlberg explained how this area could be served. It was noted that the Outlet Mall people are also interested in this property. Mr. Schumacher explained that if Phase II is not treated as a 1009 petitioned improvement project with the ability to waive fifty (50) of the sixty (60) waiting day period, it will mean winter construction and the possibility that the deadline of March 1st will not be met. He explained that he has met with Jim Schilling, owner of the majority of lots in the Industrial Park. Mr. Schilling has expressed a concern that there could be large assessments on each of his lots because of the long frontages and he may not get his money out of the lots. Mr. Schilling also expressed concern that if he petitions for the improvements and receives the assessment the Council may not be too cooperative about what will develop in the Industrial Park. Mr. Schilling has indicated that if he accepts the assessments he would like the paving and drainage to be constructed at the same time, Mr. Schumacher pointed out three lots on the very south portion of the Industrial Park and noted that these lots may be a very good location for a water storage tower. He suggested that this be considered by the Council. Mr. Bohjanen asked about the condition of these lots. Mr. Stahiberg explained that they do get the overflow from the drainage area. Mr. Neal referred to Phase I of this improvement and asked 1 1