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• • 20, 2000, is included in Council Member's packets. The appraisal opinion indicates the increased value for houses with functioning septic and well systems is about $2,000 to $3,000; it also indicates the increased value for houses experiencing problems with these systems is about $5,000 to $10,000. Even if the maximum benefit is assumed to be $10,000 for each affected lot, the City would not even be able to cover the cost of the construction contract for this project, let alone the proposed assessment. The City will not be able to recover the project costs through 100% assessment of this project. Unless other funding sources could be identified to pay for this project, it cannot proceed as currently proposed. Staff recommended Council does not adopt the assessment roll for the Twilight Acres 1st and 2nd Addition project. Council Member Carlson inquired about other means of funding the project such as grant money. She also inquired about the City's list of road projects when factoring in the failing septic systems. Staff cannot identify any other funding sources that will cover t sessment. The project could be put on a ballot for residents to vote on :art a�=`� et reconstruction project. The Metropolitan Council has nos for assessment costs. Mr. Lyle Bye, 775 Vicky Lane, came forwar spokesperson for many of the residents. there is no funding available from th did call the Metropolitan Counci type of project. The Metropol Staff advised a discussi today. Mr. Larso septic systems is a connection to City e was elected as a confused because staff is saying uncil. He indicated some residents ed that there are funds available for this dicated they would contact Mr. Powell. ith Mr. Jim Larson from the Metropolitan Council icated there is no funding available. Funds for failing sue. There are no funds available for assessments for Mayor Bergeson asked Mr. Bye to advise Mr. Powell regarding the name of the person residents spoke with at the Metropolitan Council. Mr. Bye stated that at the November, 1999, Council meeting, the City Attorney indicated that the Charter prohibits general fund dollars to be used for road reconstruction projects. Mr. Bye read the Charter section regarding this issue. He stated that the Charter has provisions for situations like this. Mr. Powell has indicated there could be street reconstruction funds to offset some of the costs for Vicky Lane. If those dollars are available, the project may be feasible. Staff advised Vicky Lane road reconstruction is not a high priority within the City. The Council has directed staff to re -prioritize the projects taking into account the shape of the