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City Council Minutes May 5, 1997 Page 2 4.1. Request for Funds for the Sherburne County Historical Society John Oliver and Bob Minton were present on behalf of the Sherburne County Historical Society. A request was made to the City Council for a grant in the amount of $36,000 to partially fund the Heritage Center Project which is being built in the City of Becker. Mr. Minton indicated that the Historical Society is requesting funding from all cities and townships located within Sherburne County. He further indicated that the City of Becker is contributing 10 acres of land and $150,000 in grant money. He stated that it is important that all cities and townships have a sense of ownership in the facility when it is completed. Mayor Duitsman indicated that there has been no money budgeted for this request. He further stated that he would be willing to include this request in the 1998 budget deliberations. The Mayor also requested to be provided with information as to what grant money is received for the project from other cities and townships in Sherburne County. It was the consensus of the Council to review this request during the 1998 budget review process. 4.2. Public Hearinq to Consider Improvements to Macon Street and Riverview Drive City Engineer Terry Maurer indicated that this public hearing is being held to receive input on the proposed project of street and utility improvements for Macon Street and Riverview Drive. He indicated that the feasibility study was authorized by the Council and the improvements were petitioned by the developer of Country Crossing 3rd Addition. Terry Maurer reviewed the feasibility study. He explained that similar to the Fresno Street Improvement Project, the residents of this project would not be required to hook up to sewer and water until they so desire or until mandated by the Council. These services would be placed in the street in front of their homes allowing anyone who wishes to hook up to the services to do so. Terry Maurer indicated that the City is requiring that the residents only be responsible for paying for their share of the street reconstruction at this time. Terry Maurer reviewed other charges that are associated with a sewer and water project including SAC and WAC charges, charges for connecting from the property line to the home, cost to crush and fill existing septic tanks and monthly user fees. Mayor Duitsman opened the public hearing. Elsie Proventure - 17960 Macon Street - indicated she was opposed to the project. Tom Graber - 13548 Riverview Drive - questioned if residents would be required to hook up to city services if private systems failed. The City Engineer indicated they would not be required to hook up to city services. Mr. Graber inquired about other issues including the cost of a lift station and whether associated costs with the project were considered according to Section 429 of the State Statute. He indicated he was opposed to the proposed improvement.