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r . . . City Council Minutes October 22, 1984 Page Three existing gravel road abutted by agricultural land. The City Administrator indicated that the extension of 2llth Avenue is a dead-end and not a through street as the streets are designed in the Heavenly Hills Addition. The City Administrator further indicated that the streets in the Heavenly Hills Addition were private roads requiring substantial maintenance and a majority of the residents requested that the roads be upgraded and accepted by the City. General discussion was carried on regarding the Green Acres policy for the deferral of assessments. Ms. Omitt indicated that the current taxes on her property, the proposed assessment for the Heavenly Hills project, the proposed City facility referendum and the in- creased school levy was an extreme hardship for her. Mr. Jim Tralle indicated that the assessment of the road improvements in the Heavenly Hills Addition was a separate issue from cost of city services and school tax requirements. Discussion was carried on regarding the improvement in the project and the fact that homeowners can now sell their homes and the increased benefit to the property. Discussion was also carried on regarding the County Assessor's opinion regarding increased value in the property because of the road improvement. Mr. Pete Leinonen, Mr. Richard Frey and Mr. Jim Tralle all expressed their satisfaction with the road improvement and indicated that they would not object to the improvment assess- ment. Mr. Tralle indicated that he resents the fact that money that will be charged to the project will be spent for a lawsuit to bail certain individuals out of bank- ruptcy. Ms. Omitt indicated that they were protesting the assessment because they were un- happy with the culvert and its placement under the road in front of their property. Ms. Linda Washington, representing homeowner Bill Mitchell, indicated that Mr. Mitchell was unaware of the project as the public hearing notices were sent to the previous owner, Mr. Christian. Ms. Washington indicated that the only notice Mr. Mitchell received was the assessment hearing notice. Discussion was carried on regarding the five percent retainage on the contract until the project has been approved and accepted. The City Administrator indicated that the punch list could be dealt with prior to final payment and further indicated that there is a one-year warranty on the project. The City Administrator indicated that the problems as addressed can be dealt with and that the issue before the City Council is what amount of contingency should be included for legal challenges. The City Administrator indicated that the City's attorney estimated legal costs at approximately $3,000 per lawsuit. Discussion was carried on rega~ding adding an additional $30,000 for legal costs to the total cost of the project. Mayor Hinkle indicated that the City Council has tried to work with the people in the area to solve their problems of snow plowing and road maintenance. Mayor Hinkle indicated that prior to the improvment project, the roads were private