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P4INUTE`~ PUBLIC HEARING ON STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT N0. 4449 MARCH 9, 1982 Mayor Warkentien, Councilmembers Eggert, Larson, Ciernia and Chestovich PRESENT Also present were Clerk Administrator Barnes, Engineer Lemberg and Fiscal Consultant Chenoweth. None. ABSENT Mayor Warkentien opened the Public Hearing at 7:00 p.m. and presented the Affidavit of Publication, Affidavit of Posting and the Certificate of Mailing. He then turned the floor-over to Engineer Lemberg who introduced Engineer Glenn Cook. ~~ Engineer Cook explained that the proposed project has been divided ENGINEER C00 into seven separate parts in order to allow-the City to make the decision to repair the entire area or only individual projects as deemed necessary. He then explained each of the projects and the type of construction to be done in each instance. Fiscal Consultant, Phil Chenoweth, explained costs directly related to each project and estimated costs which would be assessed to home- owners in each area. He also indicated that the bond market is some- what improved at the present time which would be an advantage to the city. Robert Fry, 1457 W. Iowa, speaking for a group of_neighbors, stated he had read the Engineer's report and his understanding was that the assessments would range from $450 to $4,500 per homeowner. He spoke of the State finance problems and was of the opinion that local costs will go up due to State finances. He also stated that they have never had a drainage problem, the streets are in good shape compared to other suburbs and St. Paul, and that he is against the proposed project. FISCAL AGENT CHENOWETH ROBERT FRY 1457 W. IOWA Bob Dobin, 1362 W. Larpenteur, inquired why people should have to pay BOB DOBIN for a storm sewer when it would not alleviate the problem in the alley 1362 W. back of his residence (ponding of water) caused by the alley being too LARPENTEUR low and Hamline too high. He also commented on flooding of Larpenteur Avenue near Fry Street and that fact that nothing has been done about that. He indicated he was opposed to the project. Chuck Sederberg, 1452 W. Idaho, wanted to know the costs of streets in front of the homes plus the $12.00 per foot for the north/south _ streets. Engineer Cook went.thr~augh the estimated assessments for a 50 foot lot in each of the seven projects. Mr. Sederberg inquired of the Fiscal Consultant what his total payments would be for principal and interest at 13~ over the ten year period on his property which would be assessed $3,560. Mr. Chenoweth replied that the total paid over ten years would be $6,560. Henrietta Thom, 1402 W. Idaho, suggested that Council wait until interest rates are down and the price could be lowered. She was concerned about how people could pay for the project. J. B. Rechtine, 1492 W. California, said he felt the streets have always been fine and inquired as to why it needs to be done. He felt the project is being proposed at the wrong time in view of the CHUCR SEDERBERG 1452 W. IDAHO AENRIETTA THOM, 1402 W. IDAHO J. B. RECHTINE 1492 W. CALIFORNIA