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COUNCIL MINUTES NOVEMBER 13, 2000 <br />Mayor Bergeson inquired about what will happen when the lots to the south develop. The City <br />Engineer advised staff is open to a mechanism so the street portion of the assessments are reimbursed <br />back to the developer. <br />The City Attorney advised there may be a legal problem with that option. He referred to the City <br />Charter noting General funds cannot be used for streets. <br />The City Engineer advised the City would be assessing the subdivision to the north and deferring <br />assessments for the lots to the south. <br />The City Attorney clarified what the developer is requested. He stated he does not believe the City <br />can go back and assess for a street that is already there. He advised he will investigate the legality of <br />the option. <br />The City Engineer stated the final decision on how the project will d will occur next fall. <br />Mr. VonBische advised he wants the project to move forwar <br />Council Member Carlson stated she was on the Planni <br />reviewed. The residents in Mar Don Acres wanted t <br />concern that this issue and the option were not b <br />She stated the item needs to be tabled if a mech <br />informed about the mechanism. <br />an Zo Board when the project was <br />d it was planned for. She expressed <br />until this evening by the developer. <br />onsidered. Also, residents need to be <br />The City Engineer advised that when • a " : as discussed, residents were told they would be <br />assessed when they subdivide. <br />Council Member Reinert stat so is this item should be tabled. He clarified that the option <br />the developer is requests is tha ill be assessed for the whole project. The developer would <br />then be reimbursed when ners subdivide. <br />'The City Engineer added theveloper will also be reimbursed for the cost of the roadway. <br />Council Member Reinert stated it seems the developer is making money. <br />Mr. VonBische stated the assessments have interest on them. He stated he may not see the <br />reimbursements for quite some time. Also, he is taking the risk because he may have to lower the <br />price of his lots if they don't sell. <br />Mayor Bergeson stated the Council has to approve as presented or table the issue to discuss other <br />options. <br />The City Engineer added the other option is for the City to carry the costs and have the City be <br />reimbursed when the property is subdivided. He noted that was the case in Wenzel Farms. <br />18 <br />