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October 9, 2012 Page 3 of 6 Motion by Councilmember Samuelson, seconded by Councilmember Burg to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. 5 Ayes, 0 Nays - Motion Carried Public Hearing 1. 2012 Special Assessment Hearing, City Project 11-1, 2011 Street Rehabilitation. Report No. 12-243. Resolution No. 12-078. Director of Public Works Grant Wyffels requested that the Council hold a public hearing this evening for the 2011 Street Rehabilitation project. He noted the project was 99% complete at this time. He explained Civil Engineer II Craig Schlichting would be giving a detailed presentation on the proposed special assessments for the project. Civil Engineer Il Craig Schlichting discussed the presentation further noting that the project included 1.08 miles of roadway along 5th Street NW, 81h Street NW, 91h Avenue NW, 11th Avenue NW and 12th Avenue NW. He noted taht there were 81.5 properties being assessed for this project noting that each single family home would be assessed $1,324.27. He commented that fire hydrant and watermain replacements were also made in conjunction with this project. The total project costs for the 2011 Street Rehabilitation project was $1,573,308. He commented a portion of this expense was eligible for MSA funds. Staff recommended the Council approve the assessment resolution. Motion by Councilmember Bauman, seconded by Councilmember Burg to open the Public Hearing. 5 Ayes, 0 Nays - Motion Carried The Public Hearing was opened at 6:53 p.m. Suraya Figueiredo, 910 9th Avenue, questioned the difference between the amounts being assessed versus the estimate. Civil Engineer II Craig Schlichting explained that the engineer's estimate was a preliminary account of the expenses and the final assessment was based on actual costs. He commented that in this case, the actual costs came in lower than the estimate, which reduced the overall assessment to the homeowners. Suraya Figueiredo asked how the special assessment would be charged by the City if not paid in full up front. Director of Public Works Wyffels explained this process in detail noting the assessment would be sent to Ramsey County for certification. Suraya Figueiredo requested staff address the turf surrounding the fire hydrant in her yard. Mayor Jacobsen asked for additional comments from the audience, there were none. Motion by Councilmember Jacobsen, seconded by Councilmember Burg to close the Public Hearing. 5 Ayes, 0 Nays - Motion Carried The Public Hearing was closed at 6:58 p.m. Public Hearin¢ 1. 2012 Special Assessment Hearing, City Project 11-1, 2011 Street Rehabilitation. Report No. 12-243. Resolution No. 12-078