January 12, 1995 Steering Committee Minutes

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Steering Committee Minutes January 12, 1995 Page 4 Ruth Brown, 18015 175th Avenue NW, asked for clarification on whether or not the water and sewer is going to be extended. Chair Minton explained that a public hearing will be held in the spring to extend utilities east on Highway 10 to 165th. He stated that information indicates it is too expensive to extend utilities to lots 2- 1/2 acres and larger in size. Hank Duitsman stated that if sewer and water were extended to these larger lots, the zoning would also be changed to allow subdivision into smaller lots. Ms. Brown questioned the affect subdividing would have on property values. Chris Kreger stated that the land value per square foot would go up because more lots could be created. Hank Duitsman explained that the property value would likely be more since a larger house could be built on a bigger lot. Chair Minton added that city sewer and water would add to the value. A resident from the Tyler Street area questioned whether or not sewer and water would be extended to his property, since it is not too for from Hillside Estates. Mary Eberley stated that there were residents from the Tyler Street area present at the Hillside Estates public hearing who asked that question and no decision has been made at this time. Hank Duitsman explained that the Council will meet in February to discuss the issue and that public hearings will be held before any thing is decided. Jeff Hendrickson, 11119 167th Avenue NW, asked if the sewer and water would come through Mississippi Heights if the residents there did not want it. Hank Duitsman stated that they would probably be assessed for the main line, but if the majority of the residents did not want to hook up, they would not have a lateral assessment. Truman Moyer, 16807 Highway 10, asked why businesses along Highway 10 would be forced to hook up. He questioned who wanted the sewer and water extended and stated that those people that wanted it should pay for it. Chair Minton explained that no decision has been made to extend it. Chair Minton stated there is pressure to have city sewer and water in order for the City to attract industry. Dawn Moyer, 1116807 Highway 10, asked how far the extension is proposed. Hank Duitsman stated that the Council has discussed that the extension go down to 165th just west of the Specht farm, up to the railroad. He stated that the reason is to encourage industrial development and also the commercial businesses need the services for fire protection, etc. He added that there are people on both sides of the issue and that public hearings are held to determine what the majority of the property owners want. Chair Minton asked the audience what they would like to see in the Southeast area in the future. Mark Rockiles, Lincoln Street, stated an area could be established closer to Highway 10 for smaller lots with city water and sewer, and also, to maintain the remaining residential area for larger lots. Ed Studniski, 9936 174th Avenue NW, stated that he would like to see his area continue to have the 2412 acre minimum lot size.