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March 26,2024 Page 3 of 7 Dan Bower,349 Oakwood Drive,thanked staff for the detailed presentation.He explained he had discussed a dead telephone pole with staff.He commented on the drainage concerns he had and recommended stafftake a look at the drainage in the rear yards as well as the front yards for the homes on Oakwood. He stated he was also concerned with the drainage within the park and asked that staff investigate this further. Edger Getchi, 100 Oakwood Drive and 130 Oakwood Drive,questioned if the assessment cost could be reduced.He indicated he would be charged$3,400 for two properties on Oakwood Drive,which he believed was excessive.He commented on how some of his property would be cut off and inquired if the City would be compensating him for this. Mayor Pro-Tem Dunsworth noted for the record,the Council had received an email and questions in the Zoom chat. Mayor Pro-Tern Dunsworth asked for additional comments, there were none. Motion by Councilmember Axberg,seconded by Councilmember Abdulle to close the Public Hearing. 4 Ayes,0 Nays-Motion Carried The Public Hearing was closed at 7:07 p.m. Councilmember Abdulle thanked the residents who were in attendance at this meeting. He also thanked staff for the detailed presentation on this project. He requested further information regarding how the park improvements and Oakwood Drive improvements would be coordinated. Community Assets and Development Director Schlichting explained Xcel would be completing their work first and the street project work would be phased. He commented on how staff would be coordinating with the parks department for the work that would be completed within the park. Councilmember Allen asked when seniors had to apply for the senior deferral program for their special assessment. Engineering Supervisor Lynde stated the senior deferral program was completed through an application process and typically this is done prior to the assessment hearing, which would be held in September of 2025. Community Assets and Development Director Schlichting reported if a senior was approved into the deferral program, the assessment would not be due until the property sold. Councilmember Allen questioned how corner properties were assessed. Engineering Supervisor Lynde explained corner properties were assessed only on the short side of their lot. Councilmember Allen indicated his property was included in this street reconstruction project. While he was not excited to pay a special assessment, he supported the City investing in and properly maintaining its infrastructure. He stated he appreciated the fact the City helped pay a portion of the street improvements. He encouraged residents to speak with staff if they have any questions regarding the proposed street improvement project. Mayor Pro-Tem Dunsworth asked if residents would be trapped in their homes during the street reconstruction project. Community Assets and Development Director Schlichting explained the times when residents would be most impacted would be when large utilities were installed and when the driveway aprons are laid. He noted material would be placed back at the end of the day in order to allow vehicles to move throughout the corridor. He encouraged residents to work with staff in order to avoid disruptions. 11 Mayor Pro-Tem Dunsworth questioned if the costs could be reduced. Community Assets and Development Director Schlichting reported staff was working based on best estimates and would have a better idea on the actual costs next fall. He indicated the City would be working with the lowest responsible bidder for this project. Mayor Pro-Tem Dunsworth inquired if people would be losing property through this street improvement project. Community Assets and Development Director Schlichting reported he