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Elk River City Council Minutes September 30, 1991 Page 3 e Steve Rohlf, 12821 188th Avenue, indicated that his basement did not flood during the storm in September, however, he is in support of the project. He indicated he felt that sewer, water and storm sewer is inev i table and that the longer the City wai ts to do the project, the more it will cost the homeowners. He also indicated he feared groundwater contamination. Joe Berglove of Concord Avenue, indicated that he has lakeshore lots in the area that he would like to sell. He indicated that he would like to see a target date set for the project. Diane Olson, 18743 Albany, indicated that the project should have been done a long time ago. She stated that the residents have no guarantee as to how long the wells will remain safe. Roger Tarnowski, 18881 Boston Street, indicated that he owns two lots and according to the proposed assessment will be assessed about $40,000. He indicated he will be retiring soon and cannot afford the assessment. He stated he is not against the storm sewer project but is against the water and sanitary sewer system. . Councilmember Kropuenske indicated that if the sewer and water systems did fail in this area, the residents could be in a bigger financial problem than they are with paying assessments. e Diane Frazier, 18870 Zumbro, indicated that she just had a new well put in and questioned whether they could still use the well if the project went through. Brian Frazier indicated that everyone needs the project but nobody wants it. He questioned what the City could do to help fund the project. Mayor Tralle stated that the City is trying to get a better interest rate and will try to do the project as economically as possible. Dick Hetland of Boston Street, indicated that he owns a large lot and questioned why concrete curb is necessary. Terry Maurer indicated that this is the City standard and has been for five years. Bruce Tarnowski of Albany Street, suggested abandoning the road between Roston and Albany Street. Tom Nickols questioned the method of calculating the payment. Mrs. Hetland stated that the talk about the wells going bad is a scare tactic being used by the City. Cynthia Dahn, 18856 Albany Street, stated she cannot afford the project. e Sally Smith, 12826 188th Avenue, stated that her home is at the bottom of the pond and that they have been flooded at least four times. She stated that they have water coming within inches of the door of their home. Robin Fitzgerald indicated that she is in favor of the entire project as they have no water pressure in the house at the present time.