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• COUNCIL MINUTES AUGUST 11, 1997 road surface to approximately 25 feet onto each property in this area. It is estimated that approximately 50 trees will need to be cleared and utility easements will be required. Staff will contact these property owners to discuss the possibility of installing the sanitary sewer on the west side of Lake Drive. Council ordered the preparation of a feasibility report for extending trunk utilities on Lake Drive from 79th Street to Main Street at its July 28, 1997 meeting. The report is not complete at this time. This report can be treated as a separate project for Council's consideration to be incorporated into the original project at the time of actual construction, and it is Staffs collective opinion that it is not necessary to continue the public hearing until the report is complete. A separate hearing will be scheduled for those property owners effected by this proposal and can be ordered to be included with the trunk utility project from Lilac Street to 79th Street. Staff has checked City Hall records for any previous proposal to extend trunk utilities along Lake Drive. Unfortunately, Staff has not been able to locate any files with respect to such a proposal within the past 5 or 6 years. Staff is aware of a project proposed 15 to 20 years ago, but was unable to locate detailed information. Mayor Landers opened the public hearing continuation at 6:48 P.M. John Varrone, 7782 Lake Drive, stated that he has lived in Lino Lakes for 11 years, and was here at least 3 or 4 years when a previous proposal for sewer and water on Lake Drive was considered. He stated that information should exist as to work performed at that time and as to related costs. Mr. Varrone then explained that at the time of the previous investigation his property was included within MUSA boundaries. According to Mr. Varrone, installation of sewer and water lines up Lake Drive was suggested but that it was more cost-effective to run lines along the west side of Lake Drive. Mr. Varrone stated that at that time his property was redesignated as being outside MUSA boundaries. He stated that he received a written proposed assessment at that time of $29,000, followed shortly by the Bisel Amendment reducing that assessment amount. He reiterated that he is not opposed to the present proposed improvement project, but that he disagrees with the City paying for additional investigative work. Mr. Varrone then stated that regardless of the route determined for the new lines, laterals should be installed at the same time to service both sides of the street. He expressed concern that his questions remain unanswered. Council Member Neal asked Mr. Ahrens if all residents along Lake Drive had been sent a letter notifying them of the proceedings with respect to this project. Mr. Ahrens explained that the notification area included the area from the Lilac Street intersection north to 79th Street. Council Member Neal stated that the residents of 7631 Lake Drive did not receive notification. With respect to Mr. Varrone's reference to installation of laterals at the time of the initial construction, Mr. Ahrens explained that the City has the option to order this project including installation of laterals with the new trunk lines. Marilyn Anderson indicated that she had independent recollection of sending a notification letter to the residents of 7631 Lake Drive. Council Member Neal indicated that the notification was never received, and that he felt such correspondence should be sent by a method which would produce proof of receipt. Mayor Landers expressed agreement. II/ Council Member Kuether suggested that another notification should be sent to this property owner at th is time_