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COUNCIL MINUTES MAY 12, 1997 reasonable for the road but he does not believe $14,000 is reasonable for a sewer he cannot connect to. He stated he believes this consideration is putting the "cart before the horse" and asked if his property will be immediately assessed $14,000 if he is not able to connect at this time. Mr. Ahrens advised no utility assessments in that location are being proposed, only upon connection. Mr. Hughes stated the issues of cost were not discussed specifically at the neighborhood meetings. Ms. Ahrens stated they were discussed at the second neighborhood meeting and will be discussed again in detail at the public hearing. Mr. Hughes asked if the road will be constructed even if it is voted down by the property owners and whether $14,000 would still be assessed to the home owner. Mr. Ahrens stated if utilities are constructed, it will be assessed upon installation of the connections. Council Member Lyden noted the Ware Road traffic count study information and estimate of 500 cars with potential for 700 cars. Mr. Ahrens advised Mr. Hagen, SEH, who prepared this report is in attendance to answer questions. Mr. Ahrens explained these are peak hour counts and the current volume of Ware Road is 2,000 cars per day. It was noted that Miller's South Glen is estimated to generate an additional 500 cars per day. Mr. Carlson estimated it will take three to four years to complete this development. Council Member Lyden stated he also does not support putting the "cart -before -the -horse." Council Member Neal stated he supports the unanimous recommendation of the Planning & Zoning Board. Mayor Landers noted that denial of this request may eliminate the $98,000 Ware Road cost contribution from Mr. Carlson's project. He asked about the potential impact if this contribution is lost. Mr. Ahrens stated he would not recommend increasing the assessment to the residents but that the difference be funded from State Aid funds. Council Member Lyden asked if the Planning & Zoning Board approved this without a plan. Ms. Wyland read their unanimous (one member absent) motion of recommendation for approval. Council Member Lyden asked if the recommendation is contingent upon a plan for Ware Road. Mr. Ahrens stated they did discuss this and, usually, once the Council has ordered the project, it is constructed. It was noted the Council has not yet ordered the Ware Road project. Mr. Hawkins advised if this project is denied, Mr. Carlson is not able to resubmit an application for a period of 12 months. Mr. Wessel explained Mr. Carlson has the choice to request an extension. PAGE 13 •