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City Council Minutes August 4, 1997 Page 2 2.1. 7/28/97 Executive Session Minutes COUNCILMEMBER FARBER MOVED TO APPROVE THE 7/28/97 EXECUTIVE SESSION MINTUES WITH THE FOLLOWING AMENDMENT: - STAFF PRESENT - ADD "TOM ZERWAS, POLICE CHIEF" COUNCILMEMBER THOMPSON SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0. Macon/Riverview Improvement Project 4.1. Assessment Hearinq for Macon/Riverview Project IConsider Resolution Adoptin.q Assessment) Terry Maurer reviewed the method used to determine the assessments for the street, storm sewer, sanitary sewer and water. Terry indicated the total costs were divided among the 41 lots; 17 which are existing lots and 24 which are part of the Country Crossing 3rd plat. The existing lots will only be assessed for street and storm drainage at this time. Existing lots will not be assessed for sewer and water unless the residents choose to hook up now, or when sewer and water is extended through the entire neighborhood. Terry noted the interest rate has gone down from 6.75% to 6.31%. Mr. Sanudo has chosen to combine his two lots, and he will only be assessed for one unit. Staff is recommending that the assessment rates for sewer and water remain in effect for five years, after which a 1% annual inflation factor be included. A petition by 16 property owners was submitted, expressing their objection to the proposed assessment. City Attorney Kevin Johnson explained the appeal process to the residents. He indicated the petition which was submitted meets the minimum criteria for written objection to the assessment. Mayor Duitsman opened the public hearing. Tom Graber, 13548 Riverview Drive, indicated the Palmer Addition was deleted from a project by submitting a petition similar to this group's petition. He requested the residents on Macon and Riverview Drive not be included in the assessment. Mr. Graber explained the original project was for a street overlay only,, and that the development of Country Crossing 3rd was forcing the issue of including curb and gutter and utilities. Mr. Graber felt the benefit of the improvements to his property would only be $2,000 compared to $4,800 in street assessment costs. Mr. Graber estimated costs could be as high as $19,300 to hook up to sewer and water, including contractor costs to bring the lines to his home, tear up his basement, fill in the septic system, etc. Mr. Graber stated he felt Councilmember Dietz should not have voted on an amendment to a resolution for the Palmer Addition since he abstained from voting on the original resolution. Rick Sjogren, 18010 Macon, stated his objection to the proposed assessment.