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r r -2- A 2-A letter from Brauer and Associates Incorporated, was Houle Landscape Company's Contract. Mr. Houle's request to withdraw from the agreement was explained by Mr. Peret of Brauer and Associates Inc. Councilman Sorenson moved and seconded by Mayor O'Connor that the Houle contract be carried out as per agreement. Motion Carried. A public hearing on the proposed storm sewer improvement to drain surface watere from an area approximately 400 feet North of 35th Avenue N.E., between Stinson Boulevard and Roosevelt Street was called to order by the Mayor. DeWayne Olson, Village engineer, presented the drainage proposal in detail. He informed those present that the drainage area included eight properties as outlined and that the cost of the project was $1735.00 with an additional cost of engineering and legal fees. Mr. Bickman, 3525 Stinson Boulevard and Mr. Yates of 3520 Roosevelt Street stated that they felt their properties were not incl- uded in the drainage area. This was confirmed by Mr. Olson, Village engineer. Mr. Johnson stated that twelve properties were included in the 1959 drainage study. Mr. Olson informed him that a traverse of the area indicated eight properties. Mr. Haik, Village Attorney, informed those present that if a R/W had to be obtained, the condemnation costs would be part of the improvement • costs. Mr. Aggeson, 3510 Roosevelt Street stated that his property was flooded after Mr. Johnson filled his property and he felt that the Villa4geson should pay the cost of the improvement. The Village engineer informed Mr. that prior to 1961, no grades were set on private property being developed and also that the Village had always assessed storm sewer projects against the drainage area effected. Mr. John Mumford, 3508 Roosevelt Street stated that his prop- erty had been flooded and that water had entered a rear walk out entrance causing damage to appliances located in his basement. Councilman Bailey stated that he had been opposed to the Village solving private drainage problems, but felt that this matter was different. Councilman Sorenson stated that he felt the residents should get relief and that the flooding was causing damage to several homes. He stated that he would favor the project if the property owners assumed the total cost of the project. Mrs. Johnson stated that they had filled their property to keep the water from entering their home and that they had not put the water on other property. Mr. Aggeson stated that he felt the Johnsons had caused the diversion of the water by filling their property. Mr. Mumford indicated he was willing to close off his walk out door if it would solve the problem, but he felt that the two properties on 35th Street should be included in the project. Councilman Bailey felt the easement to be the number one problem, and asked if the owners of properties in the drainage area were willing to assume the cost of the project. No opposit- ion was expressed. Mr. Mumford inquired as to the type of easements along the rear property line and he was informed by the Mayor that they were for utility purposes. Mr. Johnson asked what the estimated cost would be per lot and was informed by Mr. Haik that it would be approximately $300.00 per lot if easements were not secured. He also stated that the amount could be com- puted on a square foot basis. Councilman Bailey asked if the Village Public Works Department could construct the project and was informed that it could, weather permitting after October 1, 1966. There being no further discussion, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. Councilman Sorenson introduced Resolution No. 66-063 and moved that it be adopted.