HomeMy WebLinkAboutgr00090_000010_pg137-00750 years or more service could be expected out of construction of this utility
and, therefore, maintenance equipment to service it should be considered.
Mr. Knutsen also stated the Council had requested them to give a
report on backlot construction, which is the matter of individual service
from laterals if constructed from the backlot line, for those properties
located in the Pinewood and Twelve Oaks areas. This type of construction
would cost approximately
250.00 additional.
In closing he stated he wanted to again emphasize that this construction
is merely a proposal and the reports and information submitted are primarily
to arrive at costs.
Mr. Meyers brought up the matter of easements and stated that the
Village had written various persons in the area requesting easements and
appointments for discussions with these property owners are scheduled to
begin on December 14, 1963, and continuing through to January 41 1964. Any-
one contacted should appear at the Village Hall at the appointed time.
Sheets were distributed showing the method by which the improvements
will be paid. (copy attached) A short recess was taken, after which Mr.
James Olson of Juran & Moody discussed the financing of this program. He
stated that the problems in our area are different from those in a developed
community, but they have had many, many years of experience in evaluating
a situation of this nature and can do so competently.
He began by stating he wanted to answer a few questions which were
raised at last week's hearing. One of them was whether or not the Village
could afford this type of improvement- -cost compared to assessed valuation.
He stated that he was very confident we could do so dollar -wise, and that it
would not be anything unusual today. He asked that we bear in mind the cost
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