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SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 2, 1996 trees be cut. Mr. Ahrens said that the trunk line could be moved to the north a little and some of the evergreens could be saved. He also noted that the City should adhere to the road alignment plan for this area. Mr. Ahrens explained where the water trunk lines will be constructed. He also showed areas that are exempt from the project because these properties are homesteaded. They are the Skoglund, Tagg and Funkhauser properties. Mr. Ahrens outlined the schedule for the improvements. He also explained that funding for this project will be from special assessments to the affected properties and from the Cities Area and Unit Fund. Mr. Ahrens explained that the Improvement Policy requires that the City contribute to the funding when oversizing the pipes for the improvement or for jacking under highways when needed. Council Member Lyden asked if there would be a problem crossing the ditch. Mr. Mitchell explained how this will be done. Council Member Lyden asked how this project would affect the properties north of1-35W. Mr. Ahrens said that trunk lines from Apollo Drive and Lilac Streets would be extended east to serve those properties when development for that area is approved. Council Member Lyden said that he wanted to see how the evergreen tree area north of the Skoglund property would be affected before he could vote on this issue. Mr. Wessel explained that the recent survey indicated that 74% of the residents of this community want to see some commercial development. This project will affect four (4) sites where the property owners have requested service. He also noted that the City Council has placed emphasis on commercial development. Council Member Bergeson said that even though the public hearing is closed, the Council should hear the residents who are in the audience. Glenn Rehbein, 7374 - Mr. Rehbein asked what his assessment would be on the 15 acres he owns located within the project area. He said that he did not want a $200,000.00 or $300,000.00 assessment on his land until it is sold. Mr. Wessel said that it is important to get the project underway at this time. He noted that there are some companies that are waiting for the utilities so that they can start construction next spring. Council Member Kuether asked what would happen if the City Council orders plans and specification and the sale of Mr. Rehbein's land falls through? Mr. Wessel said that he has agreements with these businesses which have been approved by Mr. Rehbein's legal agent. Mr. Rehbein said he wanted an agreement before plans and specification are ordered. Mr. Wessel explained that the City cannot buy this property. A private developer will pay for the land. PAGE 2