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CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION AUGUST 22, 2001 Mr. Roger Jensen, owner of the property, stated he carefully selected the lots and they will be beautiful. The lots do meet the requirements and two (2) of them can not be eliminated. Council Member Dahl stated she is concerned about Lot 1 and Lot 8. She stated she would like those lots to be taken care of. Mayor Bergeson noted the plan is a legal proposal. Requiring a change not required by the ordinance may have legal implications. This item will appear on the regular Council agenda Monday, Aum 27, 2001, 6:30 p.m. WEST SHADOW PONDS — POTENTIAL UTILITY ASSES MEN.- RESIDENTS ON 62ND, COUNCIL MEMBER CARLSON tot Council Member Carlson stated residents are concerned a ut1. count of property they own on 62nd Street and possible assessments. City Engineer Powell advised West Shadow Ponds can bserved from stubs on the north side. The Council has indicated they will initiate t e r ction of 62nd Street. Sanitary sewer and watermain will be consideow,• 62 St' eet when the improvements are made. The Charter and 429 Statute will ply to ; , essments on properties on 62nd Street similar to the Ware Road project. City Engineer Powell stated construction osts and a staff recommendation will be made after the feasibility study is compl e . ul c hearing will be held and residents can petition out of the project. The Council determine how the project will be assessed if it moves forward. He noted that'S ma ecommend sewer and water not be included in the project. Council Member Carlson r ferred to the Bisel Amendment and asked if it will apply. City Engineer pwy referred esolution No. 98 —179, the modified Bisel. He stated he believes the Rise 1 not apply in this case. He explained the appraisal process used thatstipulates assessments can not be higher that the increased value to the property. The City orney will be a part of the assessment process. Council Member Carlson requested a general opinion from the City Attorney regarding assessments of property owners who can not subdivide until 2010. She also inquired about the City Charter. City Engineer Powell advised residents can petition against the assessments but can't stop the project. The City would then have to find another funding source to pay for the project. The assessments would be paid if residents did hook up at some point in the future. 6