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City Council ,Minutes Page 4 May 12, 2003 The City Engineer indicated that in order to preserve the right to appeal, property owners must submit a letter in writing to the City Clerk prior to, or during, the assessment hearing this evening. Andy Bown - 1004 Main Street - Mr. Bown indicated that he lives on a corner lot and was previously assessed for the Mare Street project. He indicated that he did not feel he should be assessed again for this project. The City Engineer indicated that there are three residential parcels in this project that were previously assessed in 1989 for the Main Street project. Of the three residential properties assessed for Main Street, the largest street assessment was $1,638. Rosemary., representative of Holy Trinity. Episcopal Church - She indicated that one of the parcels for which they are being assessed two units should be reduced to one unit because half of the parcel is owned by someone else. She noted that the address of the property is 413 Qumn Avenue. She also requested the Council to consider a 42-foot width street for Fourth Street. Tom Brown - 1118 4th Street, representative of the Union Church - Mr. Brown indicated that the Church is being assessed for 6 units and stated that there are actually only 4 lots. He requested they be assessed for 4 lots and suggested that the Council review the criteria for assigning assessment units. Andrea Davies - 1020 4th Street - Ms. Davies indicated her concern with flooding she has experienced in her back yard. She questioned whether the project would resolve the flooding issue. The City Engineer indicated that the project would not solve the flooding from Highway 10, however, it should eliminate drainage problems that may be caused by runoff from Fourth Street. Ms. Davies also questioned whether she would be getting a sidewalk in the area. The City Engineer indicated that she would receive a sidewalk. Kathy Monson - 431 Rush Avenue - Ms. Monson indicated that she lives on the comer of Rush and 5th Street and questioned if she would only be assessed for Rush Street. The City Engineer indicated that she would only receive one assessment for Rush Street. Ms. Monson indicated that there are mature trees in her yard and questioned whether a sidewalk would be installed. The City Engineer indicated that a sidewalk is planned and it is probable that it can be installed without damaging the trees. There being no further comments, Mayor Klinzing closed the public hearing. Councilmember Dietz suggested giving credit toward the assessment for those residential property owners that previously paid for the Main Street project in 1989. Councilmember Dietz also suggested leaving Fourth Street at 38 feet. Councilmember Motin felt that property owners who have been assessed for a project should not be assessed again. He indicated that this has been a standing policy of the Council. Councilmember Tveite concurred with Councilmember Motto. COUNCILMEMBER MOTIN MOVED THAT THE THREE RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES THAT WERE ASSESSED IN 1989 FOR THE MAIN STREET PROJECT BE EXCLUDED FROM THE STREET REHABILITATION PROJECT ASSESSMENT ROLL. COUNCILMEMBER TVEITE SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-1. COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ OPPOSED.