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Elk River city council Meeting september 27, 1993 Page 7 e Paul Bell, 18270 Fresno, noted that his assessment is $4,000. indicated that he will be paying more for his assessments in one than he pays for his property taxes. He further noted that driveway is not level as it used to be prior to the improvement. noted his opposition to the project and submitted a letter of appeal. He year his He Vanessta Spark, 18250 Fresno Street, noted that the $4,000 investment for the improvement is too much to bear. She indicated that her property taxes are $800 and with the assessment added for 1994 she would be paying $1800. She noted that it was unfair that such a large assessment was being placed on so few properties. She further noted that Concord Street was blacktopped without assessing any of the property owners. She indicated that her driveway is unacceptable and further noted she is opposed to the assessment project and submitted her letter of appeal. Terry Newstrom, 18141 Fresno, questioned whether they could possibly be assessed if improvements are ever installed along County Road 30. The City Engineer indicated that there is a potential for an assessment, but there are no plans for any project on County Road 30 in the near future. The City Engineer informed the residents that all driveways that are not smooth will be repaired. e Margaret Swanson, 18132 Fresno Street, questioned when the residents would be able to find out how much it would cost to hook up to the sewer and water. Ms. Swanson had further questions on current and future interest rates if the property owners decided to hook up five to ten years in the future. Finance Director, Lori Johnson, indicated that the proposed interest rate would be good for approximately five years. Paul Bell noted that the only improvement the area should be assessed for is curbing as the roads were constructed for somebody else's needs. Jeffrey Colbath, 13155 183rd Avenue, indicated that he sees no benefit to his property. He further indicated that he felt that his property will be assessed for the full length of 183rd Street when it is improved. Mr. Colbath indicated he did not consider his lot a corner lot. Mr. Colbath also alluded to the fact that the neighborhood has to put up with the softball lights and suggested that there be a curfew for the lights to be turned off. The City Attorney informed the residents of the appeal process. He noted that anyone wishing to appeal the assessment must file a written objection at tonight's City Council meeting and that legal action by the residents appealing must be commenced within 30 days following the City Council adoption of the assessment resolution. e Councilmember Farber noted that it seems that paying the assessment off in five years is a hardship for some of the residents. He questioned whether the five year payment period could be extended. Finance