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tau. COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 23, 1989 close, within 5% to 10 %. These figures will be finalized after the contract has been awarded. He also explained that the resident has the option of paying the total connection charge now or spread the cost over the next fifteen years on the property tax. Mrs. Havlisch asked how the recent change in the manner City bonds are sold will affect this improvement. Mr. Bisel said it will help. It just makes it easier for the City to sell bonds. Ted Mattki, engineer for Rick Carlson explained that he is planning to do some surveying on Tuesday and will enter upon property adjoining Woodridge Estates on the west and on the south. He was advised not to do this at this time and to contact Mr. Schumacher regarding the policy of notifying the affected landowner by letter. Mr. Bob Hulse, 258 Rohavic Lane asked about the green pipe that was originally planned to be laid to drain an area that affects his lot. Mr. Stahlberg explained that Mr. Mattki will determine if this pipe is needed. Mr. Hulse explained that this area currently is draining toward Baldwin Lake. Reginald Giacomini, 6143 Laurene Avenue asked about the force main that runs through his property. Mr. Stahlberg explained that the City is telling Metro Waste Control that the main is inadequate and must be updated. He felt that if it were replaced it would run in the same easement that it is now in. Mrs. Havlisch asked if the current residents feel the assessments /connection charges are to high, at what point do the residents challenge the costs. Mr. Burke explained the benefit must increase the value of the property equal to the cost of the improvement. He outlined the steps property owners could take, but only if they were assessed. (The properties outside of Woodridge Estates will not be assessed.) Mrs. Havlisch explained that she continues to be concerned about the manner in which notices were sent regarding this hearing. Mr. Havlisch and Mr. Vickers own property with Mr. Rosenthal and they did not receive a notice. Mrs. Anderson explained that she sent notices to all property owners listed on the County records. Mr. Havlisch and Mr. Vickers were not listed. Dave Vickers, 6152 Laurene Avenue asked if he elects to pay for the connection charges up front, would he have to connect to the facilities. It was explained that he did not have to hoop up until he saw a need. Mr. Vickers asked if he sold his house, would the new buyer have the same rights that he now has. Mayor Benson said yes as far as the City is concerned but he has heard of areas where the mortgage PAGE 5 1