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City Council Minutes July 25, 1994 Page 6 e City Attorney Peter Beck indicated that he did not agree that the fee is a special assessment. He indicated that State Statute 475 authorizes the type of fee the City is proposing to charge to residents. Richard Gruys. 22347 Monroe St. NW... indicated the proposed fee will cost him $116 per month. He indicated that he will appeal and go to district court if this is adopted by the City Council. Emma Holzem. 18925 Davis st. NW...indicated that according to the Attorney General, the City can assess this type of fee, however. it is an unfair utility assessment on the people. She suggested that the City collect the money through taxes. John Hanson. 22124 Monroe St. NW...indicated the proposed fee will greatly affect him due to the amount of acreage he has. He further indicated that he has no storm sewer problems nor does he contribute to the storm sewer problems in the city. Roger Reinhart...indicated he owns 60 acres and stated that this fee should not be based on acreage. e Richard Toth. 13202 Oak St. . Zimmerman...questioned whether it was fair to tax the rural area for development. He stated that the rural residents are not causing the storm drainage problems; it is being caused by the development taking place in the City. Gene Thompson. 22-72 Elk Lake Road...stated that he has already paid a tax for cleaning Ditch 28. Robin Tuttle. 12390 Ranch Road...stated that she was granted a subdivision by the Council one week ago and was charged a storm sewer impact fee at that time. She questioned if she is going to be charged a monthly tax on top of this fee. Mayor Duitsman indicated that there is a storm sewer impact charge at the time of development or subdivision of land. Sheldon Vie. 13662 95th St. NE.. Otsego...questioned how much public information has been provided prior to this meeting. He further questioned the $15.00 per acre fee that is charged for commercial property. He indicated that he owns some commercial property in the City. He further indicated that he already pays high taxes on the property. however he is unable to develop the property because the sewer and water is not available. He suggested that the Council continue the hearing to allow more the residents to get more information. He further stated that if this is a city-wide problem then the Council should consider paying for it through city-wide taxes. Chris Kreger. Elk River Landfill...stated that if the Landfill is classified as commercial. the cost to him for this fee would be $2,850 per month. e Laurel Thompson. 10020 201st NW....questioned why the City does not charge the developers and builders for this fee.