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CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION OCTOBER 22, 2003 APPROVED 1 area. A final assessment roll was distributed, noting the adjustments to the project and • 2 the City's portion of the project in the amount of $105,000. A bond would be used to 3 pay for the City's portion over a ten-year period. The City already has spent 4 approximately $78,000 on the project. At a minimum, minor repairs have to be made on 5 21St Avenue. 6 7 Councilmember O'Donnell inquired about any other possible cost savings in relation to 8 the final project. City Engineer Studenski advised that the City would not know the 9 extent of possible additional cost savings until construction begins. 10 11 Councilmember O'Donnell inquired about the City's portion of the project and how that 12 will impact the budget. Finance Director Rolek advised the project would not impact the 13 2004 levy, but would impact the 2005 levy. 14 15 Ms. Joan Tschida, resident of Lino Lakes, distributed a letter from a private appraiser that 16 indicated the improvements made to 21st Avenue would not add any value to her 17 property. However, storm sewer is desperately needed and there is value to that. 18 19 Councilmember Carlson arrived at the meeting at 5:49 p.m. 20 21 Ms. Tschida advised she does not mind paying for a portion of the improvements. 22 However, $80,000 is too much when the improvements will not add any value to the 23 property. •24 25 Community Development Director Grochala stated the Council previously received a 26 copy of a letter from Mr. Lessard regarding this issue. Mr. Lessard is very much in favor 27 of the project and has indicated he may pursue legal action if the project does not move 28 forward. 29 30 Mayor Bergeson asked what would happen to the project if two or more of the property 31 owners petition out of the project. Community Development Director Grochala advised 32 the City would have to prove its case in court. The Council needs to take action on this 33 matter on Monday night. The project would have to be approved on Monday night to 34 ensure the project is completed this year. 35 36 Councilmember O'Donnell asked if there is any way to reduce the City's risk involved 37 with the project. Community Development Director Grochala advised that if the two 38 property owners agree to the new assessments, the City Attorney could develop a waiver 39 for their signatures. Staff is recommending the City move forward with the project. 40 41 Councilmember O'Donnell indicated he would like the signed waivers in place before the 42 City moves forward with the project. 43 44 This item was added to the regular Council agenda Monday, October 27, 2003, 6:30 p.m. 45 46 S47 48