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City Council Minutes July 15, 1991 Page 4 e Richard Chambers indicated that he owned property adjacent to the proposed school site and stated that he had a concern regarding the western entrance to the site. He indicated that he was unsure as to whether the semi trucks from his business would be able to make the turn. Steve Rohlf explained that easement rights were given to Mr. Chambers on the Oliver property at the time his business was constructed. Rick Wessling, KKE Architects, representing the School District, indicated that the School District would negotiate the access with Mr. Chambers. There being no further comments from the public, Mayor Tralle closed the public hearing. Mayor Tralle questioned whether there was sufficient parking planned to handle evening activities due to the fact that there is no off-street parking available. Dr. Flannery indicated that the matter would be looked at closely with City staff and the School District representatives. John Bogart, Environmental Consultant for the School, addressed the wetland situation with the Council. e COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ MOVED TO TABLE THIS ITEM UNTIL ITEM 6.2 WAS ADDRESSED BY THE COUNCIL. COUNCILMEMBER KROPUENSKE SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0. 6.2. Municipal Utilities Feasibility Study for a New School Terry Maurer, City Engineer, reviewed the feasibility study for the proposed elementary school located on County State Aid Highway #1. The report discussed sanitary sewer and water improvements necessary to serve the school facility while also considering the future development of the surrounding area. Terry Maurer indicated that the estimated total project cost is $412,300. Terry Maurer stated that sanitary sewer would provide direct service to the School and that 50% of the cost is proposed to be paid by the School. He further stated that water main improvements are needed to provide development to the School, therefore, the feasibility study suggests that 100% of the costs for water main be paid by the School District. Terry Maurer further stated that it is proposed that 75% of the street improvements be assessed against the property owned by John Oliver and 25% be assessed to the School District. e Dr. Flannery indicated that the School District is at a point of backing away from the . site because the costs are too high. He indicated that a cost of approximately $414,000 for road, water, and sewer, will have to be borne by the School District. Dr. Flannery explained that when the School District first looked at the site, the owners of the property stated that they did not want to see the land go into heavy assessments. Dr. Flannery further stated that the School District was under the impression that an eight inch waterline would be used to connect to the School. He further stated that the plan the City is proposing puts the project in jeopardy because of the high cost being assessed to the School District.