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Elk River City Council Minutes April 21, 1992 Page 2 . Terry Maurer stated that the City held three open houses to allow the residents to come in and discuss the five different assessment methods being considered by the City. Councilmember Schuldt arrived at this time (7:20 p.m.). Terry Maurer indicated that the City Council authorized a market study by Peter J. Patchin and Associates, Inc. The study appraised each parcel of property affected by the improvement project. A recommendation was made of each individual property as to what each parcel of property could bear for an assessment. Terry Maurer stated that after reviewing the study, staff's recommendation is that all properties in the project be assessed equal to or less than what the market study indicates the property can support for benefit. Terry Maurer stated that several issues were raised at the open house which have been brought to the City Council for their consideration. Terry Maurer indicated that it was suggested by some of the residents that a walkway be included. Terry Maurer stated that staff will be recommending to add a bituminous paved walkway in areas where no roads will be built. Terry Maurer also stated that the addition of street lights were mentioned by the residents. He indicated that the City will be working with the Municipal Utilities to have some street lights installed. . Terry Maurer informed the Council that another issue of concern of many residents related to wet basements. He indicated that the storm sewer improvement will not make a reduction in the water table level, therefore those basements that have water problems caused from the water table level will not see an improvement. He stated that the storm sewer improvement will be addressing the surface water issues and will improve those basements that are wet from surface water. Terry Maurer explained that there were a few property owners in the Westwood Area with more than one small lot. He stated that the City has a provision to allow these homeowners to combine their lots which would reduce the assessment. The City Engineer stated that another issue that was brought to the staff's attention was the two year time frame to hook up to sanitary sewer. Terry Maurer explained that the City Council considered this issue at its last meeting and took action to allow a total of four years prior to mandatory hookup to sanitary sewer if the private system could meet environmental standards. Terry Maurer informed the residents that a petition had been received from the residents of the project area requesting a five year time limit for hookup. . Terry Maurer reviewed the utility hookup costs. He indicated that there is a SAC charge of $1,300. He explained that there would be a charge to bring the sanitary sewer from the street to the home and this was the responsibility of the homeowner. He indicated that there would be a charge to the homeowner to abandon their existing septic tank. He stated there is a WAC charge of $300 and a water meter charge of $66. He informed the residents that there would also be a charge to bring