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Elk River City Council Meeting March 3, 1997 Page 3 Mary Wells, 13109 Mississippi Road, indicated her concern regarding the looping of the water around to Denver Street. Terry Maurer informed Mary Wells that the looping of the water is included in the design. Rita Schmahl, 18254 Denver Street, indicated her concerns regarding homeowners hiring a contractor to complete the sewer and water hook up, re- establishment of lawn irrigation systems, access to driveways during construction, re-establishment of driveway, water qualify, placement of fire hydrants, and inclusion of street lights in the project. Gwen Smith, 18290 Fresno Street, indicated she was opposed to the assessment. She indicated there is no need for the improvements at this time and requested the Council to delay ordering the improvements for another ten years. Paul Bell, 18270 Fresno Street, indicated his concern regarding the residents on Fresno Street who were previously assessed three years ago for street and storm sewer improvements. He indicated that if this assessment is adopted, the people on Fresno Street will have double assessment payments as the first assessment will not be paid off until the end of 1998. Paul Bell indicated his concern regarding the 8 percent interest. He requested the Council to consider waiving the proposed assessment until their current assessment is paid off. Lori Johnson indicated that the 8 percent may actually be lower when the bonds for this project are issued. The interest rate will be adjusted after the bonds are sold. Terry Newstrom, 18141 Fresno Street, indicated that two assessments will be a hardship. She requested the Council to defer the proposed assessment until the first assessment is paid so as to avoid double assessment payments. Maria Dierks, 18210 Fresno Street, raised some questions regarding requirements for existing septic systems and contractors who will be working in the city of Elk River. Charee Waggenphfeil, 18259 Fresno Street, indicated that the assessment will be an extreme hardship to the family. She further indicated that property taxes will increase when the improvements are installed. She stated that she lives at 183rd and Fresno and does not want a street light installed in her area. Nicole Olson, 13084 182.d Avenue, indicated that she is in favor of the assessment project as they are in need of city sewer and water. Jeff Bulger, 13131 Mississippi Road, indicated that he would like the water looped from Fresno to Denver Street. Mr. Bulger indicated that he would be reconstructing his driveway to a horseshoe shape and indicated his concern regarding the ditch area. Deb Krocak, 18273 Denver Street NW, questioned whether the SAC and WAC charges would increase if they chose not to hook up for four years. She indicated that she has combined their two lots into one parcel of property and therefore requested that the Council only assess them for one lot. She further indicated her concern regarding replacement of landscaping. Ms. Krocak indicated that she was in favor of the project.