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• • • COUNCIL MINUTES NOVEMBER 22,1999 Council directed residents who have a failed septic system to contact City staff if the project does not move forward. State loans may be available and there are other septic options. Council Member Lyden suggested the possibility of putting the project on a ballot per the Charter. Staff advised the City is in the early stages of determining road reconstruction projects. This project is not a high priority at this time but would be if the area properties experienced system failure. However, there are roads within the City that are higher priorities but don't have the support for City utilities. Mr. Ray Johnson, 7971 Nancy Drive, asked why the two (2) lots off of Lake Drive were eliminated from the assessments. Staff advised those (2) lots qualified for the Bisel Amendment. Mr. Johnson asked why the pipes were extended on those lots. Staff advised the City routinely extends pipe out of heavily traveled areas to minimize traffic disturbance. Mr. Johnson asked if the additional 30% are included in the final assessment fee. Staff advised the 30% are included. Staff noted all property owners must pay a tru even if they qualify for the Bisel Amendment. Council advised this was a citizen -initiated project. The citi + s ed an evaluation of costs. The citizens can also ask to stop the project. Each resid. .. .0 to petition. Mr. Liljedahl asked if there are different options complies with the County's ordinance re other alternatives. Council Member Lyden aske per the City Charter. The on local improvement have the right to dete ystems. Staff advised that the City ems and staff noted there might be ents'ould move forward with this project with a ballot dvised the Charter does not allow use of general funds way to go through the Charter is with a ballot. Citizens do not s are used. Mayor Sullivan added tl City does have funds to fix potholes. The City must go to the voters when reconstructing a road. Ms. Delrio asked what would happen after the 60 days if the city did not receive any petitions. Staff advised that if no petitions were received, a poll would be taken relating to moving forward with the project. An assessment hearing will be held for all residents to appeal. After 30 days the Council will determine if the City will proceed. Staff noted appraisals are ordered at the end of the 60 -day period. Mr. Chris Hofsted, 774 Vicky Lane, asked why the City couldn't look at cutting costs on the project now. Mayor Sullivan advised the City would look at all options. Feedback is needed from residents. The City will make a determination after the appraisals are received.