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Page 2 City Council Minutes August 17. 1987 e Terry Maurer. City Engineer. distributed a project information handout and explained the project in detail to the public. He explained that Jackson Avenue south of School Street would entail 44 foot construction of the road to an urban section design and concrete sidewalk on each side of the road; and Jackson Avenue north of School Street would entail an overlay and possibly a bike trail. Mr. Maurer explained the other aspects of the project which include sanitary sewer (12 inch line). water improvements to include 16" and 24" watermain trunk lines which is in accordance with the City's comprehensive water plan. The City Engineer gave a cost summary of the project at this time. He indicated the total cost of the project was $955.500 with approximately $278.550 being assessed to property owners and approximately $676.950 being paid by other sources such as the State turnback funds and the Elk River Utilities. Mr. Maurer gave sample assessment costs for certain areas of the project. Mayor Gunkel opened the public hearing at this time. Butch Elliot of he would like more fairly and 555 School Street to see the City evenly spread out indicated his opposition. He indicated start a city-wide assessment program to the cost of the projects. e Steve Madson of 718 Jackson. representing his mother. questioned the assessment for the School District. Mr. Dennis Heath of 520 7th Street stated his concern that the project is not benefiting him. but is benefiting other people in the City. Resident of 518 School Street questioned why they were being assessed when they just paid an assessment a couple of years ago. Mrs. Moos. corner of School and Jackson. questioned the sanitary sewer connecting behind Jackson and also the need for sidewalks and who will maintain the sidewalks. Cliff Lundberg. 400 Jackson Avenue. stated he was in support of the project and also in support of the sidewalks. There being no hearing until hearing will Street. further September be heard comments. Mayor Gunkel continued the public 28. 1987. at which time a supplemental public for residents on Jackson Avenue north of School 6.1. Big Wheel Auto Sign Request e Mayor Gunkel stated that Big Wheel Auto is requesting two signs totaling 238 square feet. on their building to advertise their business. She indicated they are requesting a freestanding sign to be 168 square feet and 48 feet high. and further that they are requesting two signs on their building to advertise proposed rental spaces which would total 168 square feet. The total signage requested by Big Wheel Auto is 574 square feet.