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City Council Minutes December 3, 1998 Page 2 pumping and crushing the existing septic tank and the separation of the existing well from the city water system. Mayor Duitsman opened the public hearing. Ro.qer EuII- 18880 Boston St., Elk River - submitted a letter of objection which he read to the Council. He questioned how the railroad crossing improvements would be paid. He questioned how he can compete with the city in developing his land if the city purchases the Brown property. He also stated that the cost of the improvements will be equal or exceed the value of the land. Roy and Ruth Brown 10815 - 175th Avenue, NW, Elk River -The attorney for Roy and Ruth Brown filed a written notice of objection with the Mayor. He indicated that the Browns feel the assessment will not benefit their property by the amount of $6,000 per acre. Cargill - Greg Fontaine, attorney for Cargill, filed a written notice of objection with the Mayor. Joanne Rosseau - 17015 Hwy 10, Elk River - Ms. Rosseau indicated that part of her property was assessed and part was not because it is homesteaded. She questioned if the homestead portion would be assessed. Stoffel Reitsma - 10860 181't Ave NW - Stoffel Reitsma filed a written notice of objection with the Mayor. He indicated his concern about the large shortfall in the project and the amount of TIF needed to help pay for the project. He stated he had a concern with the assessment for commercial and residential land being the same. He indicated he did not agree with the concept of using TIF money for residential and commercial land. Mr. Reitsma questioned whether the lift station will be included in the TIF District. He also questioned if the project is developer driven, and if so, why the developer is not paying for the project and why it is being subsidized by TIF. He further stated that the County is not supporting this project in relation to TII: involvement. Bill and Kathy Swanber.q - Kathy $wanberg filed a written notice of objection with the Mayor. Kathy Swanberg indicated she and her husband are opposed to the project. She indicated that her property is not part of the development and further stated that they will not benefit from the improvements. Dou.q Szurek - APS Enterprises - Mr. Szurek filed a written notice of objection with the Mayor. Mr. Szurek questioned how many people along highway 10 need or want city sewer and water. He indicated that he did not need city services. Ken Warneke - Industrial Hardfacin.q - Mr. Warneke filed a written notice of objection with the Mayor. Mr. Warneke indicated they will not be receiving services for the project. Terry Maurer indicated that Industrial Hardfacing will have municipal utilities available. Mr. Wameke stated that he does not need or want sewer and water.