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• COUNCIL MINUTES JUNE 26, 2000 Staff advised the project would be divided among those who are in favor if the City decides to proceed. Mr. Frost asked if it would be cheaper for the property owner at 789 Vicky to hook up at a later date. Staff advised it is possible the assessment will be cheaper. The assessment will be based on standard rates for a future connection. It is also possible the assessment could be higher. The City would not use a deferred assessment. Ms. Brunberg asked if property owners will be "double dipped" if she opts out of the project. Staff advised that when the property owner at 789 Vicky opted out, the City was in the feasibility study portion of the project. If property owners opt out now, the City can levy the assessment. Ms. Brunberg asked when property owners could opt out without a penalt told by the City Council they could opt out at any time without a pen will be a levy on the assessment. She stated many residents let the neighbors an opportunity to obtain City utilities. She noted sh the Bisel Amendment. She clarified the appeal process with The City Attorney recommended residents consu0 l Ms. Brunberg asked if she is too late to ge She stated residents were staff is saying there ed only to give their 6 that she fell under ss. ey regarding the appeal process. Staff advised property owners cou to oject. The City does not want to proceed with a project that neighbors are ag ' t fin cially feasible for many of the homes to add City utilities. The City Attorney adv i e is whether or not residents want City sewer and water at the proposed cost. Mayor Bergeson advised the project was initiated by the neighborhood. The City responded to that request. If the majority of residents are opposed, the project won't proceed. He suggested staff conduct an informal survey of residents to see where they are at this point in the project. The City Attorney advised the Council has the right to continue the public hearing in order to obtain more information from residents. Council Member Carlson stated the City dropped the ball by not obtaining the appraisals. She noted the project was initiated by the neighborhood. She suggested taking a representative property from each subdivision for an appraisal. She stated the public hearing should be continued until next month so residents have more information. Mayor Bergeson stated he believes it is appropriate to continue the public hearing until the next Council meeting. Appraisals should be discussed at the next Council work session.