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October 27, 2020 Page 3 of 7 Motion by Councilmember Jacobsen, seconded by Councilmember Fynewever to open the Public Hearing. A roll call vote was taken. 5 Ayes, 0 Nays - Motion Carried The Public Hearing was opened at 6:37 p.m. City Manager Massopust indicated Community Assets and Development Director Schlichting would be presenting this item to the Council. Community Assets and Development Director Schlichting stated City Project 19‐1, 2019 Street Rehabilitation consisted of the reconstruction of approximately 2.81 miles of residential streets by the removal of the existing bituminous surfacing, removal and replacement of sections of concrete curb and gutter, storm sewer construction, watermain and hydrant replacement, sanitary sewer replacement, pond dredging, street excavation and grading, aggregate base, bituminous surfacing, and boulevard repair. Staff reviewed the streets included within City Project 19-1, discussed the utility improvements that were completed, and noted all work was now finished. The cost breakdown for the project was reviewed in detail. Staff recommended the Council hold a public hearing and adopt the assessments for this improvement project. Mayor Johnson opened the meeting for public comments. A resident living at 543 Riviera Drive, discussed the assessment notice he received from the City. He explained he was a retired individual and questioned if the interest rate could be deferred for seniors. Marie Madeen, 560 Riviera Drive, indicated last fall when she spoke to the City about her assessment, she was told the amount would be somewhere between $1,200 and $1,500. She stated her assessment amount was now double that. She asked if corner lots had to be pay double the assessment amount. She expressed frustration with the terrible way her yard was reconstructed. She noted she had a fractured foot and a sprained ankle. She reported she lost a lot of flowers and her cactuses were gone. She explained she has lived in her home for the past 54 years and she was not happy with the fact her yard was dug up without any notice. She indicated her flowers and plants could have been saved. She expressed frustration with the fact that she asked to have her entire driveway replaced, but was told no. She commented she was pleased the road had been replaced, but she was not happy with how her yard looks, with the fact she lost a number of flowers, and that her assessment came in higher than anticipated. Ann Westgard, 527 Continental Drive, thanked the City for providing her with a nice, new street. She appreciated the hard work and staff efforts that went into this project. Kathy Gerpentrog, 520 15th Avenue SW, asked why the City was recommending the assessment be spread over a 10 year period or that it be paid in full. Mayor Johnson stated this was an option available to residents. She noted residents could pay off the assessment early without penalty. She reported residents also had the option of paying off the assessment in full without interest at this time. Community Assets and Development Director Schlichting commented further on the assessment payment options. Mayor Johnson asked for additional comments, there were none. Motion by Councilmember Jacobsen, seconded by Councilmember Dunsworth to close the Public Hearing. A roll call vote was taken.