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COUNCIL MINUTES JULY 28, 1997 Mr. Varrone again requested clarification about additional cost involved at the time of hookup in the event of emergency need. Mr. Ahrens explained that the Bisel Amendment would prohibit additional cost to property owners. Council Member Neal clarified that the City would be responsible to provide service to each property line. Mr. Schumacher requested further clarification of future financial responsibility, and Mr. Ahrens explained that similar situations had occurred in the past and historically the City has covered the cost of extension of service to the property requiring service ultimately being reimbursed through future use. Council Member Neal requested clarification of the term "lateral". Mr. Ahrens referred to the project options which include installation of laterals, and Mr. Hahn explained that the intent of the current study is to provide trunk service now for maximum future availability to all of the property along the proposed improvement route. Mr. Schumacher further clarified that homes adjacent to trunk lines as well as those requiring future lateral connection are locked in to the a total assessment of $8,800 under the Bisel Amendment. Council Member Kuether asked how the costs would be effected by extending the project area to Main Street, which would include certain commercial properties which have indicated interest in the project. Mr. Ahrens explained that the formula for costs and assessments would change in that event. Council Member Kuether then read a letter which she received from Shafer Properties, owner of property located at 7761 Lake Drive. Mr. Jim Shafer, unable to attend the Council meeting, expressed in writing his support for the project in light of the probability of higher future costs for these needed improvements. Steve Sutton, 7891 Lake Drive, asked if he would be served by the sewer system proposed to run along 79th Street as his property is at the corner of Lake Drive and 79th Street. Mr. Ahrens stated that the line would run down the center of 79th Street, and would serve properties on either side of the street. Lyle Carpenter again addressed the Council, stating that certain trees along Lake Drive have already been purchased by the City for the purpose of future construction. Mike Broker, 720 79th Street, asked why he is being assessed for the proposed Lake Drive improvements when his property fronts 79th Street. Mr. Ahrens explained that Mr. Broker's assessment is for the proposed 79th Street improvements. Janet Radke, 7611 Lake Drive, asked why her assessment is so much higher than the $8,800 figure. Mr. Ahrens explained that the higher assessment is due to the general business classification of her property. Council Member Neal asked about intended water main route on Lake Drive. Mr. Ahrens indicated an intended long dead-end and possible loop returning the line down the south side of Lake Drive. There being no further public input, Mayor Landers called for a motion to close the public hearing. Council Member Neal moved to close the public hearing at 9:04 P.M. Council Member Lyden seconded the motion. Council Member Bergeson suggested there are sufficient questions remaining to warrant continuation of the public hearing on this matter. Motion defeated. Mayor Landers then called for a motion to continue the public hearing to August 11, 1997. Council Member Bergeson moved to continue the public hearing to August I I, 1997. Council Member Lyden seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Landers declared a short recess at 9:04 P.M. The meeting was reconvened at 9:21 P.M. PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD REPORT, MARY KAY WYLAND 9