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March 26, 2019 Page 3 of 7 payment process that would be followed for the assessments. He recommended the Council hold an Assessment Hearing and that staff be authorized to prepare Plans and Specifications. 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 6:46 p.m. William Pallgren, 435 9th Avenue, stated he was in the process of selling his house. He asked if trucks would be able to come in and help him move out of his home. Community Assets and Development Director Schlichting explained the City would work to maintain access to properties throughout the summer. He commented the only time access may be compromised was if watermain work were to occur or when the concrete curb and gutter were replaced. He stated staff would work with Mr. Pallgren to ensure he would be able to get trucks in and out of his property in order to move. Jane Festabosy, 485 Rose Road, expressed concern with the fact she got a new driveway last October. She questioned if her driveway apron would be ripped up and if this happened how the new material would match up with her existing driveway. Also, she asked how far she would have to walk to her home when her new curbing and apron was put in place. Dean Windburg, 671 Continental Drive, stated he understood his assessment would be approximately $3,000 with 4% interest and could be paid back over 10 years. He questioned what the total interest would be over that 10-year period. He then asked what would happen if his house were to sell. Mark Hearing, 451 15th Avenue SW, explained he was concerned with access to his neighborhood throughout the project given the fact 35W would be worked on all summer and could drive more traffic into the City. He suggested the City consider placing a temporary signal at Foss Road in order to assist with managing traffic in his neighborhood. Tonya Otton, 499 Riviera Drive, asked if her driveway or yard was damaged during the street reconstruction project who would be responsible for the repair. Roger Huss, 512 10th Avenue SW, requested further information on how mail would be delivered throughout the summer. He stated he would be out of town for part of the summer and asked if this would be a concern. Tim Cane, 449 Riviera Drive, questioned why the amount being assessed in 2019 was $200,000 higher than the amount that was assessed in 2017. He inquired if the scope of the project was increased. He commented on the watermain pipe and asked if his pipe would be inspected as part of this project. Pat Heverland, 499 Riviera Drive, stated his home was older and explained he did not have a main shut-off valve before the meter. He indicated his water meter needed to be replaced and asked if this replacement could be coordinated with the City. Matt Guild, 677 Riviera Court, asked what kind of notice residents would receive for the water and sewer shutoffs. He explained he would also like information on how to manage UPS and Amazon deliveries throughout the summer. Barb Grimshaw, 1262 Imperial Lane, expressed concern with the fact her husband was a paraplegic. She explained she needed to use a van with a lift in order to enter and exit her property. She requested she have advanced warning when she would not be able to enter or exit her property.