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Mounds View City Council October 22, 2007 Regular Meeting Page 7 • Richard Sonterre of 5060 Red Oak Drive indicated that he enjoyed working on the Task Force for this project. He then said that something of this rriagnitude cannot get done in a couple of weeks because there are so many varied opinions and beliefs trying to come to consensus. Mr. Sonterre thanked Council and Staff because this was a citizen Task Force. Mr. Sonterre said that his only regret in this project is that the City could not get something done for 2008. Mr. Sonterre said that he heard someone say something about $1,200 for t~es. He then said that he uses the parks, he comes to City Ha11 to ask questions, and his streets are plowed and he feels that the $1,200 per year is a great deal. Mr. Sonterre said that he is impressed with this turnout but said that those in attendance should pay more attention to other meetings and other issues, especially within the County. Kathy McRunnels of 7670 Knollwood Drive said that since she cares about Mounds View and its infrastructure, she paid her $2,700 for her reconstruction in addition to the $50.00 per year and the rest of the residents had the privilege of using her street. She then said she wonders why the residents petitioned against getting their street done. Ms. McRunnels asked for information on the 60% and alleviating the assessment after 2008. . Finance Director Beer indicated that some people paid up front, and 60°10 of that price will be refunded. Those that are paying over time would get their assessment removed for the remaining time. Sandy Dewing indicated that she was on the Task Force. She then said that she was upset at first when the discussion regarding those that had paid for assessments. However, the reality is that you cannot back track all the way through the past. Ms. Dewing explained that those getting a refund still come out $500.00 ahead. Ms. Dewing said that she would gladly have paid the $3,400 to have her street done, and those that petitioned were not totally honest about the fact that the petition would ki11 the street project. Ms. Dewing said that government has a responsibility to do for the citizens what cannot be done for themselves, and she is all for rights but this needs to be done. Bob King of 7408 Silver Lake Road said that one thing he learned a long time ago is that life is not always fair. He then said that he lives on a County road, but he does benefit by paying his share of this investment in the community. He further said that quality of life and value of property goes up and that benefits everyone. Debbie Reilly of 8004 Red Oak Drive said she was on the Task Force and would have gladly ~ paid for her assessment to get a new street. She then urged Council to make this project move forward, as it is time to invest in the City's streets.