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Special City Council Meeting June 8, 1998 Page 5 her property. Ms. Bullock stated that when she contacted the city for assistance, she was told that an experimental system was her only option and she found that lending institutions will not approve loans for homes with experimental systems. Ms. Bullock asked who was responsible for Ditch 28. Terry Maurer indicated the county is responsible for the ditch and suggested Ms. Bullock contact the county ditch inspector. Tony Musatov, 13850 200th Avenue, asked how decisions are made regarding which road improvements are assessed and which ones are improved at the city's expense. Terry Maurer explained that new roads and overlays are assessed and then the city maintains the overlay with sealcoating and patching until the street reaches the point it needs reconstruction. Mr. Musatov indicated he felt the $1,450 assessment was a poor investment, given the fact heavy construction traffic to the new development will damage the new road surface. Terry Maurer explained that it is his opinion if the overlay is not done now, there may not be a road left to overlay. Mr. Musatov stated he objected to the proposed assessment. There being no further public comment, Mayor Duitsman closed the public headng. Mayor Duitsman responded to the following issues brought up by the public: Peterson Addition Assessments - The nine property owners who have one year left to pay on the previous road assessment have the option of contacting Assistant City Administrator Lori Johnson to combine the remaining assessment with the overlay assessment. Mayor Duitsman stated it appears now is the time to overlay the road before it deteriorates to the point it needs reconstruction. New Oakwood Forest Development Construction Traffic throu.qh Hobbit Hills - Council and staff are in agreement it is necessary to complete the overlay on Pascal now in order to preserve it. Any surface damage can likely be repaired by sealcoating. Road restrictions will be posted in the spring to prevent heavy trucks from damaging the road. Resident off Meadowvale Usin.q Victoria Lane as Turn Around - The Council requested staff to check the city's ordinances in order to address this issue. Councilmember Dietz questioned whether or not the city could assess for damage, and suggested the possibility of leaving road restrictions on Victoria Lane year-round. Cost Sharin.q with Bi,q Lake Township - Mayor Duitsman felt it would be worthwhile to consider a policy for sharing road improvement costs with neighboring townships. Assessinq Costs for Road Improvements - Councilmember Holmgren indicated Elk River residents have indicated they do not want their property taxes increased fo cover street overlays for the entire city; rather, they would prefer fo be assessed for their padicular street when necessary. Councilmember Holmgren explained that the Council relies on the expertise of the city engineer and street superintendent to decide when improvements are needed.