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• -2- should 2- should be paid from the general fund. A resident at 2804 Pahl felt that the policy shouldn't change now. A resident of 2613 27th Avenue N.E. felt the assessment shouldn't be changed. Dr. Thomas Emond, Councilman, stated that there is a deficit in the bond fund and that it either has to be assessed or funds provided from general revenue. A resident at 3513 Edwards, Mr. Nelson, inquired of the assessments procedure. A resident of 3513 Skycroft Drive spoke in favor of the Council 's proposal to assess the benefited property for the deficit rather than the entire Village. Mr. Glen Puncochar spoke in favor of the levy for a supple- mental assessment to benefited property owners rather than a general levy against all real property in the Village. Mr. Robert Mesenbring stated that his property was assessed 100% for improvements and felt that other properties also be assessed on a 100% basis for improvements. Patrick Conway discussed whether or not precedents would be set, and that the Council need not be held to a past precedent. Al Villella, 3612 Edwards, stated the deficit was a bad debt and that the Village should assume it. Letters were received from Mr. & Mrs. Lloyd Lamp, 2601 St. Anthony Blvd., Mrs. Anthony Schwaab, 2605 St. Anthony Blvd., EarlShemp, 3509 31st Avenue N.E., objecting to the assessment. Mrs. Coburn, 3429 Cooiidge Street felt that the assessment should be 2 assessed and 2 paid by the Village . Mr. Bracchi felt that the original assess- ment should stand. Mr. Kausel stated that the deficit should be paid by the General Fund. There being no further discussion, the Mayor closed this portion of the hearing. • Watermain Improvement 1953-1 was next considered. Mr. Puncochar felt that this portion of the hearing was thoroughly covered in the first part of the hearing. Mr. Patrick Conway asked if those in the area were notified. He was informed that mailed and published notice has been given all affected property owners. Councilman Robert Crouse stated that $120,000.00 has been contributed to date toward the deficit in the two improvements. There being no further discussion, the hearing on Watermain Improvement 1953-1 was declared closed by the Mayor. The matter of the deficit in the Water Plant Improvement was next discussed. Mathew Kukielka asked if the $43,000.00 deficit was just for the tower and well and he was informed that he was correct in his statement. Councilman Dougherty stated that the Village should not renege on its original agreement. Councilman Levandowski agreed with Councilman Dougherty. Councilman Emond felt that the improvement should be assessed to benefited property owners. Mayor O'Connor felt that the street and watermain improvement should be assessed. Councilman Emond introduced Resolution #69-045 and moved its adoption. RESOLUTION #69-045 A RESOLUTION ADOPTING SUPPLEMENTAL ASSESS- MENT FOR STREET AND STORM SEWER IMPROVEMENT 1952-1 The resolution was duly seconded by Councilman Crouse. 10 Voting on the resolution: Aye: O'Connor, Crouse, Emond, Levandowski, Dougherty May: None