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CITY OF ST. ANTHONY MINUTES OF NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING Croft Drive Street Improvements March 10, 1993 7:00 P.M. Council Chambers The meeting began at 7:10 P.M.. Present were: Thomas D. Burt, City Manager; Larry Hamer, Public Works Director; Virgil Hawkins and Tom Madigan, Maier Stewart & Associates, Inc., and 9 residents. Mr. Madigan introduced himself and City staff and explained that Croft Drivewas selected to be included in the 1993 street improvements project based upon the recommendation in the City's Pavement Management Plan, which was prepared by Braun Intertec, Inc.. Mr. Madigan said that Maier Stewart & Associates was directed by the City Council to prepare a feasibility report to determine an estimate of costs and assessments for the proposed 1993 street improvements and that we are here tonight, in an informal setting, to discuss the findings of the feasibility report and receive input from the residents of the project areas. • Mr. Madigan gave a brief review of the Minnesota Rules Chapter 429 Assessment Procedures and how to file an appeal. Mr. Madigan then discussed the proposed rehabilitation and water main improvements proposed for Croft Drive, the costs, and the estimated assessments. Mr. Madigan explained that 50% of the street improvement cost would be paid for by the City and 50% would be assessed against the abutting properties. The City would pay for 100% of the water main improvement costs. Mr. Burt explained that the City's 50150 cost split policy was arrived at through a task force of residents and is more equitable than many other cities. Mr. Madigan detailed the deferral program which persons 65 and over or handicapped persons can defer assessment payments until the property is sold. Those persons would also be required to pay all accumulated interest. Residents expressed the following concerns and questions regarding the proposed Croft Drive improvements: • a resident asked about replacement of the water main and sanitary sewer. Mr. Hamer explained that in street reconstruction areas new ductile iron water mains will be installed iand sanitary sewers will be repaired at the City's cost;