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City Council meeting of June 4, 2007 Page 5 Darlene Andersen, 4669 126`" Street, asked if residents could keep their existing wells for watering. Jeff Peterson, 12598 Ethan Avenue, questioned when payments could be made and when construction would start/end. Jim Compton, 4741 126" Street, asked if a ditch in his backyard could be cleaned during the project to help drainage on his property. Arlo Halsey, 4747 126" Street, questioned the City's assessment policy as it relates to the construction of the road. Mayor Miron closed the public hearing for Council discussion. Council discussed the possible grant money and how it would allocated. Finance Director Ron Otkin suggested that a construction fund be set up, and at the end of the project, provide a rebate to property owners should there be excess in the fund. Homeowners will be mailed a letter explaining the construction project in more detail. Haas made motion, Puleo, seconded, to adopt RESOLUTION 2007-28 ADOPTING ASSESSMENTS FOR THE OAKSHORE PARK IMPROVEMENT PROJECT. VOTING AYE: Haas, Puleo, Miron ABSTAINED: Granger and Petryk Motion Carried. OAKSHORE PARK NEIGHBORHOOD PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT PROJECT At its May 7, 2007 meeting, Council reviewed the bids for the Oakshore Park public improvement project. City staff opened bids on Friday, April 27, 2007, with a total of eight bidders on the project. The apparent low bidder is Arcon Construction Company, Inc., in the amount of $1,148,971.29. Haas made motion, Puleo seconded, to award the contract for the Oakshore Park neighborhood public improvement project to low bidder, Arcon Construction Company, Inc., in the amount of $1,148,971.29, subject to review and approval by the City Attorney. VOTING AYE: Haas, Puleo, Miron ABSTAINED: Granger and Petryk All aye. Motion Carried. UPDATE FROM CITY ATTORNEY ON LITIGATION SETTLEMENT WITH WASHINGTON COUNTY AND MARVIN AND JUDY LAVALLE FOR CSAH 8 AND ONEKA PARKWAY At its May 7, 2007 meeting, Council held an executive session in order to allow the City Attorney Dave Snyder to provide an update on the proposed settlement with Marvin and Judy LaValle and Washington County for the property acquired for CR8 and Oneka Parkway. On Tuesday, May 8, 2007, the Washington County Board held its meeting to consider the proposed settlement agreement between their attorneys and those representing the LaValle family. Dave explained there are still discussion ongoing and reqeusted that this matter be tabled for further consideration. Miron made motion, Haas seconded, to table this matter until such time as notified by the City Attorney. All aye. Motion Carried.