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Page 8 November 12, 1996 Mounds View City Council Greg Newman, 5323 Jackson Drive, stated he is being assessed for the storm sewer project. He wondered why Lampert Park is still having water problems whenever there is a storm. He assumed that this problem would be corrected as a part of the improvements. Mr. Peters stated there are some problems with storm sewers in Mounds View with the sizing that was put in and this may be part of the problem. Michelle Madsen, 5420 Adams St., explained that she did receive the first letter -did not understand that her property would be affected and then did not hear again until she received the final letter notifying her of her assessments. David Kraft, 5323 Cliffton Rd., asked for clarification on his assessments. Duane Nelson, 5459 Quincy St., stated he would like to know if there are any other drainage areas coming into EW-6 or 35W-3 from any other area beyond Edgewood and if so, if those residents are assessed as well. Mr. Barry Peters explained that the drainage districts were set up in the original storm sewer plans throughout the city and those are the only ones who paid for it. Laura Sokol-Kraft, 5290 Pinewood Court, stated the 30 day payment requirement is very difficult at this time of the year and she does not appreciate the finance charges being added after the 30 day period, when she had no prior notice. She also questioned why her entire property is being assessed. Mr. Peters explained that her property drains into the system. A discussion followed in regard to drainage problems in front of her property. Mr. Long, City Attorney provided information as to the process any resident should follow if they wish to challenge the assessment. Sue Mitchell, 5493 Quincy Street, stated she was not aware that the improvements to Bronson Drive would affect her property. She did receive both letters, but feels they were unclear. Dennis McCann, 2215 Bronson Drive, asked for clarification on the financing option offered by the city. Mr. Kessel provided an explanation but noted that residents do not have to take advantage of this financing. Diane Weinmann, 2209 Bronson Drive, complimented Mike Ulrich and Julie Trude for their efforts in getting the Wetland cleaned out behind Bronson Drive. The sidewalk has been a great addition to the project. She feels the concerns expressed by residents are a result miscommunication. Many of the details were not conveyed to the residents. Jarmund Schmidt, 5315 Raymond Ave., asked why the project was ever done and if the decision had anything to do with the Bel Rae property. He also had questions in regard to his assessment in comparison to the duplex property across the street from him. Mr. Linke explained that when the streets were looked at, Bronson Drive was considered to be in poor condition. He further noted that this project had nothing to do with the city's purchase of the Bel Rae property. With no further comments, Mayor Linke closed the Public Hearing at 10:22 p.m.