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COUNCIL MINUTES JULY 8, 2002 had been asking that the cost of the project be reduced further. She questioned whether some of the cost of that project would come from the Surface Water Management Fund. Community Development Director Grochala stated this was not the case. Councilmember Carlson stated she would like to see a copy of the City's policy regarding the Surface Water Management Fund when reviewing the Five -Year Financial Plan. Councilmember Carlson noted two of the residents in attendance this evening had expressed concerns regarding water entering into their septic systems and questioned why this was occurring. City Engineer Studenski stated research was ongoing regarding this issue. Councilmember Carlson asked that when the follow-up information is sent to the residents, their options at this point be spelled out very clearly. Mr. Rehbein noted closing the public hearing would not close th doo a residents who wish to voice their opinions or to oppose the project. Mayor Bergeson asked Councilmember Carlson, if the io ose the public hearing failed, would she intend to make a motion to continue the pu w ' ,acing. Councilmember Carlson stated she would vote in favor of closing the public hearing . 'nce s will allow an opportunity for the residents to express their opinions and move fo d t decision. Councilmember Reinert felt it was important=ontinue the process at this point and noted the residents will decide whether this project Councilmember Carlson stated resid estions are welcome to contact City staff or the Councilmembers directly. Councilmember Dahl aske project, would there be an op problems with their septic syst received with at least four signatures opposing this y sewer down the street to help the residents having City Engineer Studenski stated the project presented by City staff was what had been requested by the residents. He noted City staff has discussed the notion that the length or the magnitude of the project could change. He stated this could be worked out within the next 60 days if this was what the residents wanted. He noted, although the overall cost of the project would decrease, the cost to extend sanitary sewer only would increase the cost of that portion of the project. Community Development Director Grochala noted the extension of utilities down Marshan Lane had been driven by a proposed subdivision, which would require both water and sanitary sewer. Mr. Rehbein stated he would like better information to be submitted to the residents regarding what their assessments would be if his lot was split. He questioned what four residents were opposed to