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City Council Minutes March 19, 2001 Page 3 Mayor Klinzing noted that the public hearing and assessment hearing for the downtown sidewalk replacement project would be held concurrently. City Engineer Terry Maurer gave a presentation of the project. He noted that the scope of the project is to consider the replacement of the downtown red sidewalks with concrete pavers. Terry reviewed the project costs, methods of financing and the project schedule. He indicated that the total project cost was $290,100 with $58,500 to be assessed. He noted that individual assessments were determined by a 50% unit cost plus 50% front footage cost. Terry informed those present that in order to preserve the right to appeal the assessment, the property owner must submit a written objection to the Mayor or City Administrator at or before the assessment hearing. Mayor Klinzing opened the public hearing and the assessment hearing. Al Nadeau, 611 Main Street, had a question regarding the possibility of paying the assessment off early. Terry Maurer suggested that he contact the City Finance Director. There being no other comments, Mayor Klinzing closed the public hearing. COUNCILMEMBER MOTIN MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 00-13 ORDERING THE IMPROVEMENT AND PREPARATION OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS IN THE MATTER OF THE DOWNTOWN SIDEWALK REPLACEMENT IMPROVEMENT OF 2001. COUNCILMEMBER TVEITE SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. COUNCILMEMBER MOTIN MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 00-14 APPROVING THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND ORDERING THE ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS IN THE MATTER OF THE DOWNTOWN SIDEWALK REPLACEMENT IMPROVEMENT OF 2001. COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. COUNCILMEMBER MOTIN MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 00-15 ADOPTING THE FINAL ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR THE DOWNTOWN SIDEWALK REPLACEMENT IMPROVEMENT OF 2001. COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. The City Administrator noted that the utilities would be funding about $20,000 of this project and then the HRA would be paying the balance of the project that is not assessed. Discussion was held regarding the timing of the project. It was the consensus of the council that the project be done as soon as possible. 5. Open Mike Jamie Thelen, 18894 Dodge Street, Country Inn and Suites - Mr. Thelen spoke to a couple of issues relating to the 20 foot easement given to the city for the pedestrian bridge. He noted that trash is becoming an issue and requested a trash barrel on the Country Inn and Suites side of the bridge. He also noted that people are leaving the trail and trespassing onto the Country Inn and Suites property. He requested a fence or hedge to prevent trespassing. The City Administrator noted that staff would be in contact with Mr. Thelen regarding these issues.