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City Council Minutes August 4, 1997 Page 4 - INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING LANGUAGE IN THE FIRST PARAGRAPH AFTER THE PHRASE "PASSED UPON ALL OBJECTIONS": "INCLUDING WRITTEN AND ORAL OBJECTIONS RECEIVED AT THE AUGUST 4, 1997 ASSESSMENT HEARING" MAYOR DUITSMAN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 3-1. Councilmember Farber opposed. COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ MOVED TO REDUCE THE SANUDO ASSESSMENT FROM TWO UNITS ($9,600) TO ONE UNIT ($4,800), AND, THAT THE $5,000 ASSESSMENT RATE FOR SEWER AND WATER REMAIN IN EFFECT FOR FIVE YEARS, WITH A 1% PER YEAR INFLATIONARY FACTOR ADDED AFTER 5 YEARS. COUNCILMEMBER FARBER SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0. 4.2. Consider Resolution Awardinq the Construction Contract for the Macon/Riverview Project COUNCILMEMBER THOMPSON MOVED TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 97-71, A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF CONTRACT IN THE MATTER OF THE MACON STREET AND RIVERVIEW DRIVE IMPROVEMENT OF 1997. COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0. 5.1. SAC Calculation Formula - Restaurant Uses Paul Steinman introduced a proposal to reduce the Sewer Availability Charge (SAC) calculation for restaurant uses locating in an existing facility in certain downtown areas. SAC charges for restaurant uses in these areas would be calculated at 1 unit per 22 seats, rather than the current 1 unit per 8 seats. Councilmember Thompson questioned how the number of units proposed was determined. Paul indicated the 1 unit per 22 seats is comparable to fast food restaurants. Councilmember Thompson questioned if the special rate would provide an unfair advantage to restaurants in the downtown. Paul indicated restaurant owners willing to take risk by locating in the downtown are faced with disadvantage such as less visibility, less traffic and available parking. Also, city building code, and ADA requirements make it difficult and expensive to develop downtown. Paul indicated he feels it makes sense to provide incentives to attract this type of use in downtown Elk River. COUNCILMEMBER FARBER MOVED TO AUTHORIZE THE SAC CHARGE TO BE CALCULATED AT ONE UNIT PER 22 SEATS FOR RESTAURANTS LOCATING IN EXISTING BUILDINGS IN CERTAIN DOWNTOWN GEOGRAPHIC AREAS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: -MAIN STREET (BOTH SIDES) FROM THE PARRISH AVENUE BRIDGE TO LOWELL AVENUE; JACKSON AVENUE (BOTH SIDES) FROM HIGHWAY 10 TO MAIN STREET; AND KING AVENUE {BOTH SIDES) FROM HIGHWAY 10 TO MAIN STREET. COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0.