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City Council Minutes October 28, 1991 Page 5 e Jerry Roche indicated that the real need is for storm sewer. He indicated that if this is the real problem, the Council should consider installing only the stOrm sewer. Terry Maurer stated that it would be expensive to put in a storm sewer if the City is considering sanitary sp.wer and water improvements in the future because the storm sewer would have to be removed and reinstalled at that time. Butch Melton, 12838 l88th Avenue, questioned whether Outlot B was included in the proposed assessment. Terry Maurer indicated that Outlot B is not considp.red an assessable unlt. Mr. Maurer stated that thp. City is investigating putting in a water line for a loop system, howp.ver, no other improvements will be put into that undeveloped right-of-way adjacent to Outlot B. Mr. Melton indicated that he would like the area left in its natural state. Mr. Melton questioned the amount the right-of-way on Zumbro Street. Mr. Melton also commented on the fact that runoff from the Industrial Park into the neighborhood is not the homeowner's fault. He stated that it was not fair that the City wanted to charge him and the neighbors for this problem. He further indicated that he did not feel it is cost effective to put in only storm sewer and questioned whether the City was considering alternative funding for the project. e Mary Lornstron indicated she owned Lot 1 in Lundgren Homes Addition. She stated she has not built a home on the lot but may have to consider selling the lot if the assessment goes through. She stated that even if the assessment goes through, the cost of the assessment may not allow her to sell her lot. Yvonne Hetland, lSSth and Boston, indicated that the Council should make the homeowners aware of all hidden costs. She further indicated that once the assessment project is completed, there will be several homeowners that will not be able to pay for this project and will lose their homes. Diane Olson, 18743 Al bany, questioned what happens to the assessments on the lots that are turned back to the County. Marilyn VanPatten-Chuba indicated that she did not feel the cost of the improvement would raise the value on her home in the area. .Jim Smith, of la8th Avenue, questioned how the small lots and large lots were determined by the staff. Marvin Weaver, 12815 Meadowvale, questioned how the City determines whi ch properties are excluded from the assessment area. He indicated that he owns property north of Meadowvale with significant road frontage. Terry Maurer indicated that the City would not assess the total length of the his property for the street if the property were included in the assessment project. e Roger Tarnowski, 18881 Boston, indicated that his main concern is the water coming down from the railroad tracks. He questioned whether the fi ve foot storm sewer pipe would keep the basements dry in the area. Terry Maurer indicated that the storm sewer will not dry up underground