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City Council meeting of May 3, 1999 Page 6 OAKSHORE PARK P.L PROJECT The Council tabled action on the proposed Oakshore Park P.I. Project pending review of the assessments by a committee comprised of the City Attorney and Engineer, and Julie Schwartz, an appraiser. The City Attorney reviewed the committee's findings with the Council. Because the six-month time deadline to act on this petition had expired: Barnes made motion, Leroux seconded, to adopt RESOLUTION 1999-9, A RESOLUTION VACATING THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS WHICH WERE APPROVED FOR THE OAKSHORE PARK PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT PROJECT. VOTING AYE: Barnes, Haas, Leroux, Stoltzman ABSTAINED: Petryk Motion Carried. ASSESSMENT APPEAL MEHBEIN) Mr. Glen Rehbein appealed his assessment for the 129th Street improvement project. Based on an appraisal performed for the City by Lake State Realty Services, Inc., it is evident that the property owned by Mr. Rehbein will not receive a benefit from the proposed improvements. The City Attorney requested authority to enter into a Stipulation Agreement with Mr. Rehbein to vacate the assessment. Stoltzman made motion, Barnes seconded, to remove the assessment for Glen Rehbein, in the amount of $24,135, from the 129th Street public improvement project. All aye. Motion Carried. City Attorney, Greg Galler, stated that the City has until March 8, 2000 in which to award this project. WATER TOWER AND WELL The City Engineer reviewed a previously -submitted report indicating a need for a new water tower and well in the community. A major fire in the community would put a serious drain on the City's system. There was also discussion about revisiting connection fees and doing a rate study on the utility billing. Barnes made motion, Leroux seconded, authorizing the City Engineer to proceed with a feasibility study for an additional water tower and well, not to exceed $5,000. VOTING AYE: Barnes, Haas, Leroux, Stoltzman ABSTAINED: Petryk Motion Carried.