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CITY COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 12, 1996 Council Member Bergeson noted that this hearing is for the improvement of 12th Avenue/Holly Drive and not the Trapper's Crossing subdivision. The public hearing on Trapper's Crossing was held some time ago. Mr. Hawkins explained that there probably will not be any additional public hearings on additional phases of Trapper's Crossing because the costs will be paid entirely by the developer. Julie Thell, 6482 - 12th Avenue - Ms. Thell said that it is her understanding that 12th Avenue will be improved and sewer and water utilities will be included. She was told that this is correct. Ms. Thell said it was also her understanding that there will be no assessment to abutting property owners. Mr. Ahrens said that this is also correct. Ms. Thell asked when would assessments be levied against abutting property owners. Mr. Ahrens explained that the developer is installing the sewer and water utilities and also reconstructing all of 12th Avenue and a small portion of Holly Drive. If a property owner wants to connect to the sewer and water utilities, the property owner would have to come to the City and petition to connect to those utilities. An assessment cost would be prepared for the property. The timing of the connection would be at the option of the property owner. Mayor Landers noted that there will be no assessment until a property owner decides to connect to utilities. Council Member Neal asked how many phases will there be in Trapper's Crossing. He was told three (3). Council Member Kuether moved to continue the public hearing to the first Council meeting in March to allow time for the staff and City attorney to get together with the Trapper's Crossing people to prepare some guidance for the City Council on the issue. Council Member Lyden seconded the motion. Council Member Neal said if they cannot prepare a mutual agreement, the development will probably have to be red tagged. This matter has to be settled even if it requires a special Council meeting. Council Member Lyden said he would like to be present at the meetings between staff and the developer. Mr. Hawkins explained that this would be a staff meeting and they are open to the public. Council Member Bergeson said that all Council Members should be given the date of the meeting so that they can attend if they wish. Mr. Hawkins reminded the City Council of the open meeting law. If three (3) or more Council Members attend, the meeting must be advertised as a special Council meeting. This was intended to be a staff meeting and then a meeting between the attorneys to try to resolve the problems. Mr. Hawkins said that he was not trying to discourage anyone from attending the meeting, however, sometimes there is free flow and open dialog when the parties do not attend including Mr. Hokanson and members of the Council. Whatever the results, this information will be brought back to the City Council. Council Member Lyden asked what fences will be discussed. He was told all issues would be discussed. Council Member Lyden noted that everyone is surprised that the PAGE 13 1 1