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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MARCH 1, 1988 PAGE 7 Easement, County Finance and City Finance which are stated in his letter dated March 1, 1988. In order to prepare an accurate assessment tool, Bohrer needed the City Council's concurrence on the appointment of the above costs. Bohrer noted that the Oakland School system took about 10 times the cost and the effort to design as the residents, so he recommended we consider Oakland School 10 units for the purpose of this cost. A preliminary assessment roll was prepared for the Council's review. The assessments were comprised of all non -grant funded construction, engineering, land acquisition, and administrative costs. One cost that must be included which was not anticipated is the County finance costs. City Engineer Bohrer explained that when the staff met with John Devine, County Comptroller, to decide whether the City should bond on its own or combine with the County for the interim construction financing. Mr. Devine stated that he thought there would be no County finance charge because interest earned on the bond proceeds would equal the interest paid on the bonds. The City proceeded on that basis and prepared estimated assessment to individuals in the 201 Program. Now that the City is ready to assess the costs, we were informed by the County that there is a finance cost. The City Auditor was asked to check this cost and his report, dated February 22, 1988 was provided. Bohrer felt this finance charge was unfortunate because it was never anticipated, but the amount is fair and probably less than if Lake Elmo had to finance the project itself. Bohrer also called the attention to the City that when a building permit comes in where the use has changed, the City has to evaluate the septic system. The City Council felt the method of assessing was fair, but was astounded by the County Finance Charge. Therefore, the City was in favor of the County having the public hearing to explain that the City has no control over the finance charge. The final assessment roll will be available for the City Council's review at their next meeting. E. Request from Planning Commission for City Engineer to review Downs Lake Estates. The Planning Commission held a public hearing on February 22nd to consider a 2-lot subdivision known as Downs Lake Estates. The Commission expressed concerns with Downs Lake 2nd Addition --which lies .entirely within the boundaries of West Lakeland. Their concern was with the water going into Downs Lake from this development and asked ;that the Council direct the City Engineer to look at the West Lakeland plat and report back any concerns he has with the ponding, or any potential water problems this subdivision might put upon Lake Elmo. Planning Commission Chairman DeLapp stated that West Lakeland does not !honor the 1% Rule. City Engineer Bohrer responded that West Lakeland does follow the current VBWD guidelines. TKDA is also the engineering firm used by West Lakeland. Bohrer explained he was aware of the VBWD looking at a study for a simple grading plan that could be done along