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Regular meeting recessed and Mayor Rustad opened the improvement hearing at
8:30 P.M. Clerk Zylla read the legal notice. Improvement Project 1968 -5
Sanitary Sewer, Water, and Street extensions on proposed Knollwood Drive
midway between Spring Lake Road and Groveland Road from Ardan to County Road
J and on Ardan from Spring Lake Road to Groveland Road. Estimated cost
$152,498.00.
Water assessed 100% Sewer 75%
Water lateral $4.40 Street and Drainage $ 12.33
Sewer lateral $5.85 Sanitary Sewer Service $166.00
Water Service $158.00
Total assessment for an 80 foot lot including services $2,129.00.
Arthur Zielinski presented a petition signed by 16 property owners against the
proposal - about 13 present in person. Mrs. C. B. Ford wished to know why the
street was necessary? The Engineer explained that a petition was received
signed by owners of at least 35% of the property. Hearing required by law.
Mrs. Bruflodt against the proposal also, too expensive. Council called
attention to the petitions for and against the improvement - three names
are on both petitions. Patrick Novak said he didn't know what he signed.
John Juntunen said he didn't sign both. Arthur Zielinski questioned lot
sizes. Mrs. C. Ford said too expensive to pay for sewer, water, and street
on front and back and she doesn't intend to sell her property. Delmar Ford
said assessments are too high - couldn't realize enough profit. Patrick
Novak agreed with Ford. Jim Lund,developer, stated good lots sell for $3,500.
Robert Gardner, a petitioner, explained that he was for the improvement.
The Engineer figured that annual installments with interest would average $40.82
for sewer and $32.81 for water for an 80 foot lot. The Engineer gave a brief
history of the future street hearings held May and June of 1968.
Councilman Malvin commented that people sign anything these days in discussion
of Novak, Juntunen and Shankeys names on both petitions. Councilman Blanchard
asked Engineer how the costs compared? Favorably was the response. Some
discussion on the value of a 30 foot easement ensued. The Attorney explained
the process and how in this case awards would be nominal. Mrs. Ford said
assessnertt would put her out in the street. DeGardner explained that assessments
can be assumed by the builder.
Mayor Rustad closed the hearing at 9:20 P.M.
Motion made by Blanchard and seconded by Johnson to deny the improvement.
Councilman Johnson explained he can't be for when only one petitioner showed
up. Mayor Rustad again emphasized be careful what you sign. We have to pay
engineering and administration costs to hold these hearings. Councilman Malvin
stated we held this hearing by law. Councilman Blanchard prophesied that in
three years there will be a street there. Motion reread.
MSP (Blanchard /Johnson) To deny the improvement as petitioned and the Ardan
Avenue portion.
5 minute recess at 9:25 P.M.
Meeting reconvened at 9:33 PM.
Howard Thorsen of Dailey Homes wished final approval of his plat Red Oak Estates.
MSP (Rustad /Johnson) To approve the final plat of Dailey's Red Oak Estates
and to authorize the Clerk to sign.
James Schumacher substituting for Richard Meyers, had no report.
5 Ayes
5 Ayes