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COUNCIL MINUTES NOVEMBER 13, 2000 PUBLIC HEARING — Bluebill Ponds Utility and Street Improvements, Jason Wedel (TKDA) — Staff advised this feasibility report was prepared in response to a petition from the Bluebill Ponds subdivision. This project involves the installation of sanitary sewer, watermain, storm sewer, and roadways within the proposed subdivision. On October 9, 2000, the City Council received the feasibility report and set the public hearing for this evening. Staff reviewed the information from the feasibility report in detail. Staff recommended the City proceed with the improvements as outlined in the feasibility report. Council Member O'Donnell inquired about informing the residents about the temporary cul-de-sacs. The City Engineer advised the temporary cul-de-sacs can be posted as such with a sign. Council Member O'Donnell asked if there will be documentation regarding that issue on the final plat. The City Engineer stated that will not be documented on the fin t because they are constructed within the standard right-of-way. Council directed staff to post the temporary cul-de-sacs and si r th s a permanent City policy. Mayor Bergeson opened the public hearing at 9:12 p. Mr. Tom VonBische, petitioner of the improve . e o and and stated that through the process of petitioning the City, he waived his rig t to o # ct his views. He stated he does, however, object to the way the project is being assess tat 6 it was a requirement that Bluebill Lane went all the way through and also manage to eet on the southern border. He stated his objection is that the properties on the southern bo e street to go through. He referred to a map indicating the eight -(8) properties. r` or "• d meetings were held with the residents. In all cases except for one, the property ow x ed to subdivide their lots. The north side of the development is being assessed $25,000 pe ell s $5,000 for trunk charges. He stated that is not right. There are 77 lots that sho ld be p 3. for the benefit and all are willing to pay a fair share. The improvements were asked doted he did not need to go all the way through with the street. Mayor Bergeson advised it i of appropriate for the Council to negotiate terms in a public meeting. He suggested the item be tabled for further review. The City Engineer distributed a copy of a letter from Mr. VonBische. The improvements the developer is installing allows Mar Don Acres residents to keep the options open for property owners to subdivide. Staff referred to the Behm's Century Farm development as the same type of example noting that the developer also paid for the roadway assessments. Staff expressed concern regarding the City carrying costs for quite some time. Staff reviewed the assessment charges noting the City is paying to extend utility services for future hook up. Mr. VonBische stated he understands the City is not in a position to carry costs. He suggested he get reimbursed when residents hook up. He stated there is no mechanism for him to be reimbursed for building the street. 17