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LITTLE SUNFISH ASSESSMENT HEARING, MARCH 10, 1981 Mayor Eder opened the hearing at 9:10 p.m. , Engineer Bohrer reviewed the project and explained the assessment method. The total project cost will be assessed at $51.37 per acre. AUDIENCE COMMENTS: John Leslie 11546 20th St. - asked who petitioned for;`,the project .. Administrator Whittaker replied Cimarron did. John Leslie - stated this was.ai anticipatory project with no immediate danger. He gave the past history of the Cimarron plant and water flow in the area, and stated that there was no flooding on Little Sunfish until Cimarron was built. He reviewed Cimarronb petitions to the PCA for release of treated effluent into the lake; and recommended that the City verify that this is not cur- rently being done. Mike Ahrens Cimarron - stated that Cimarron has not dumped treated effluent into Little Sunfish. John Leslie stated that the increase of water is primarly since the development of Cimarron, and this project was undertaken to protect a private enterprise. Tartan Park, 3M, has opposed the project from the beginning and said they derive no benefit. Cimarron is the only one benefitting. He feels a.precident is being established and asked if Tartan Park could request a like project with the costs being assessed. Mayor Eder said this question is hypothetical. John Leslie - stated as in the past, they oppose the project, derive no benefit, and oppose any assessment to Tartan Park. Jim Flannery - Attorney representing Bob Kraeger, 1381 Lk, Elmo Ave. Mr. Kraeger has 18.69 acres within the assessed area. The land is in the extreme western portion of the watershed. The assessed amount is $960. Mr. Flannery reviewed the file and feels Cimarron, is responsible for this project. He said Mr. Kraeger receives no benefit and suggested the City consider an assessment technique that not only utilizes the parcel and its proximity to the improvement, but the impervousness of the parcel and the benefit derived. He recommended Cimarron assume the total liability for the project. He questioned Tartan Park's pumping of ponds and the impact of this on the project. In Mr. Kraeger's behalf, he opposes any assessment based on the location of the Kraeger property &the fact that this property does not contribute or benefit from the improvement.