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City Council Minutes August 4, 1997 Page 3 Al Sanudo, 13416 Riverview Drive, asked what the total cost would be to hook up to sewer and water. Terry explained the total assessment for sanitary sewer and water is estimated at $5,000; $2,450 for water and $2,550 for sewer. The cost varies to bring the pipes from the street to his home. Aisc, there is a cost to the homeowner to pump, crush, and fill their existing septic tank. Residents may choose fo keep their wells for outside irrigation. A monthly bill will be sent to them by the Elk River Utilities for water and sewer usage. Mr. Sanudo stated that the residents did not want these improvements and should not have to pay for them. Mike Heinecke, 18038 Macon Street, stated he did not know that sewer and water was guaranteed when the preliminary and final plat were approved. He stated he felt there should be some type of process for residents to work with City before a decision is made to extend sewer and water. Mr. Heinecke asked for some type of assurance their cost would not be any more than Mr. Emmerich's. Mayor Duitsman explained that if the Council adopts the proposal, the homeowners would be able to hook up by paying the SAC and WAC charges in effect at the time of hookup during the five year time period. Mr. Heinecke indicated that no one except the developer of Country Crossings is planning to pay for sewer and water at this time, and would like to be assured that the cost of the assessment would not be any higher for the existing residents at the time they are required to hook up than they will be for the developer at this time. Lu Ann Sjogren, 18010 Macon Street, questioned whether or not their front setback would be affected by the improvement project. T. erry Maurer indicated setbacks are measured from the right of way, and the right of way will not be changed by this project. Gall Johnson, 18024 Macon Street, questioned when the assessment would start. Mayor Duitsman explained that if anyone wants to pay assessment with no interest, it must be paid by mid-November. Ms. Johnson requested the assessment period be extended to 10 years. There being no other comments from the public, Mayor Duitsman closed the public hearing. City Attorney Kevin Johnson explained the appeal process. Mayor Duitsman indicated the Council attempts to treat all areas of Elk River consistently. He noted the new road will have a much longer life than an overlay would have and it would not be fair to assess these residents only $1,300. Mayor Duitsman expressed his support for the proposal as presented. The Councilmembers discussed the proposed assessments costs versus the Fresno area. Councilmember Dietz felt the cost was reasonable. Councilmember Thompson felt the roads were in bad shape and the improvements were definitely needed. Councilmember Farber felt the request by the residents to pay only $1,300 was not realistic, but he could not support the $4,800 assessment. COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ MOVED TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 97-70, A RESOLUTION ADOPTING FINAL ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR THE MACON/RIVERVIEW PROJECT WITH THE FOLLOWING AMENDMENT: