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September 25, 2018 Page 3 of 6 Motion by Councilmember Burg, seconded by Councilmember Jacobsen to open the Public Hearing. 5 Ayes, 0 Nays - Motion Carried The Public Hearing was opened at 7:09 p.m. Richard Fremath, 535 Redwood Lane, discussed the condition of Redwood Lane after the reconstruction project. He noted there were several safety hazards that were not marked by cones or flashing lights. He expressed concern with the public's safety, especially with Halloween coming. He described the poor curbing and disrupted yards that was left by the contractor along his block of Redwood Lane. He encouraged the City to investigate this matter and have the work completed yet this fall. Deb Burchette, 632 Redwood Lane, explained there was a lot of cracked curbing and driveways that was not fixed by the contractor. She indicated the quality of the work was questionable. She encouraged the City to improve the level of communication between the contractor or City and the residents. John Kauthold, 611 Redwood Lane, commented the sod that was used by the contractor did not take in a lot of places. He reported his front yard was in terrible condition because the contractor left a large piece of equipment in his yard, which killed the sod. He discussed the amount of money he spent on replacing this sod and noted this was an expense he would be paying on top of his assessment. He commented on the freezing problem he had last winter and explained this would be a huge expense for him to maintain each year. He requested the Council visit his street to see how poorly the sod was installed. Mayor Johnson asked for additional comments, there were none. Motion by Councilmember Jacobsen, seconded by Councilmember Dunsworth to close the Public Hearing. 5 Ayes, 0 Nays - Motion Carried The Public Hearing was closed at 7:26 p.m. Motion by Councilmember Allen, seconded by Councilmember Burg to adopt the assessment Resolution from the 2018 Special Assessment Report, Project 17-1, 2017 Street Rehabilitation. Mayor Johnson asked for comment from staff regarding the concerns expressed by the residents in attendance. Community Assets and Development Director Schlichting explained the escrow funds being held by the City would assist in motivating the contractor to finish the project yet this fall. He stated the City was not happy with their concrete contractor or the landscaping contractor. He noted City staff has marked the concrete five different times this summer. He reported hairline cracks within the curbing was not going to be replaced. He indicated curbing got replaced when there was a''/z inch depression or more. Mayor Johnson questioned how the City would get the contractor back out to complete the work. Community Assets and Development Director Schlichting stated he would be speaking with the City Attorney regarding this matter and ifthe contractor was unresponsive, City staffwould be hiring a contractor to complete the work and paying for this contractor with the escrow funds. Councilmember Dunsworth inquired ifthe Council should hold offon approving the special assessments. Mayor Johnson explained the City had incurred costs and the assessment amounts would remain as is. She reported the City would take the necessary action to get the sod work completed. Councilmember Burg thanked the residents in attendance for bringing their concerns to the City Council. She asked how the City would be addressing the pipe freezing concerns. Community Assets and Development Director Schlichting reported he was uncertain as to why this resident had a pipe freeze when this has not occurred in the past. He explained he would be checking with the resident to see if these pipes were properly