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City Council Minutes July 2, 1990 Page 3 e Terry Maurer reviewed the estimated project costs for the improvements and also listed the benefiting properties. Acting Mayor Schuldt opened the public hearing. Bud Houlton questioned the assessment method of front footage. He indicated that he is the owner of a townhouse abutting Evans Avenue. He stated that the townhouses consist of four units and two of them abut Evans. Mr. Houlton further indicated that there were three townhouses with four units in each townhouse located in the area and felt it was unfair that just two of the twelve units were being assessed. Mr. Houlton further questioned whether the two townhouses that will be assessed will be more valuable than the other ten once the improvements are completed. Mr. Houlton further indicated that the storm water run off comes from other properties than just the properties abutting Evans Avenue. He further questioned whether the sidewalk will benefit the two townhouses. He stated he felt that the Guardian Angels will benefit from the sidewalk. Terry Maurer stated that according to survey information, the storm drainage run-off is caused by the properties which are being assessed for the project. e Mr. Ron Hetrick stated he is the owner of the other townhouse abutting Evans Avenue. He indicated that there was not a storm drainage problem. He also indicated that he did not feel it was fair that the homeowners and the City should be putting in street improvements because the Guardian Angels are in need of a sidewalk. Terry Maurer indicated that the streets are showing much wear and deterioration. He stated that the deterioration will accelerate if something is not done to improve the condition of the streets. It was noted that the street was originally constructed in 1965. Ron Hetrick indicated that he does not agree with the assessments and feels that the two townhomes abutting Evans should not benefit by the full amount which they are proposed to be assessed. Carol Mills, representing the Guardian Angels, indicated that she felt the street improvements were necessary. Also, the sidewalk was petitioned with the street improvement as all of the construction activity should take place at one time. Carol felt that the sidewalk and storm sewer improvements are necessary. Terry Maurer indicated that on an engineering basis, the improvements are needed. e Councilmember Kropuenske suggested that the Guardian Angels bear the extra cost of width on the sidewalk because they are requesting that the sidewalk be wider than what is required due to the people with wheel chairs utilizing the sidewalk (6 feet versus 5 feet).