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Elk River City Council Meeting August 5, 1996 Page 3 Councilmember Holmgren indicated that due to the opposition to sewer and water, he would not vote for the project. However, he indicated he would like to see the road upgraded. Mayor Duitsman requested the city engineer to see if the people are interested in giving easements and having a gravel road project completed by the city. MAYOR DUITSMAN MOVED TO HAVE THE CITY ENGINEER STAKE THE ROAD FOR EASEMENT ACQUISITION. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. It was the consensus of the Council not to proceed with the sewer and water project at this time. 5.2. Consider Public Improvements for Orono Lake Third Addition City Engineer Terry Maurer stated that the City Council has requested a feasibility study to determine the cost of extending city utilities and streets to serve properties within Orono Lake Third Addition along 183rd Avenue, 182nd Avenue, Denver' Street, and Lots 2, and 3, Block 4, along County Road 30. The city engineer reviewed the components of the feasibility study including proposed improvements, easement acquisition, estimated costs, financing, other costs involved, and project schedule. Mayor Duitsman opened the public hearing. Tom Newstrom, 18141 Fresno Street, questioned the amount of his assessment for water and sewer. Gwen Smith, 18290 Fresno Street, indicated that she took a survey on Fresno Street which indicated that there was no one on Fresno who was in favor of the project. Ms. Smith submitted the petition for the record. Deborah Jacobson, 13100 183rd Avenue, questioned whether the homeowner would be liable for the assessment if the home was sold prior to the assessments being levied. Jeff Bulger, 13131 Mississippi Road, indicated that he had a sprinkler system in the easement and questioned how that would be affected. Robin Skinner, 13063 183,d Avenue, questioned whether she would be charged for the lot next to her which is a public street right-of-way. She further questioned whether it would be possible to reconstruct the road without putting in water and sewer. Ms. Skinner indicated that in her neighborhood approximately half were for the project and half against. Rita Schmahl, 18254 Denver Street, questioned the associated costs with bringing sewer and water to the home. She further questioned why Albany and Concord Streets are not being considered for the project. Brian Layer, 13133 182,d Avenue, indicated that the condition of the streets were very poor and suggested that they be repaired. He further indicated he was in favor of the sewer and water.