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I I I Council Meeting Minutes September 22, 1992 Page 4 Public Hearina. continued lrv Bader, 2387-~17th Avenue, had previously paid a high storm sewer assessment amount for the Long Lake Road Project. Proper confirmed that Mr. Bader is not assessed for storm sewer on the Sunnyside project. Proper said the drainage lines were established through 8 detailed survey and the Long Lake Road and Sunnyside Projects used the same formula. The storm sewer assessment rate for the Long Lake Road Project was much higher than the Sunnyside Project. Any resident is welcomed to review their drainage calculation. Betty Walker, 2475 Silver Lake Road, stated that she had earlier received a project map which she felt showed she was not in the assessment area, however, now she is assessed for storm sewer. Proper said the fact that Ms. Walker received a notice indicates she is in the area planned for storm sewer improvements. He noted that Ms. Walker's backyard drains to Longview which is in the assessment area. Ms. Walker feels she would not benefit because her backyatd drains into sandy soil. Benke said the City's general policy is to determine drainage costs on a per lot basis without regard to soil content. City Manager David Childs said areas with sandy soil generally have smaller sewers and lines to handle the reduced runoff, and because of this, assessment costs are less than areas with clay soils. Harlan Mae, 2366--17th Avenue, said his drainage goes into sandy soil, not into the streets. Benke noted that drainage from Mr. Mae's house and driveway does drain into the street. Mike Buckley, 2807 Valley View, feels staff did an excellent job in designing the tree island on Valley View. However, the island's east side collects water and becomes swampy. Proper said the City Forester was concerned that filling the area to soon could cause the trees to die. Staff could fill the area gradually to prevent water buildup. Mr. Buckley noted that snowplows leave an area of snow on Valley View which causes slippery conditions. Staff will investigate this. Roger Boll, 2500--14th Avenue, was assessed for the Long Lake Road Project, but did not receive a new apron for his driveway. Proper said Mr. Boll was assessed for storm sewer on the Long Lake Road Project. and now is assessed for streets on the Sunnyside Project. According to policy, Mr. Boll's corner lot is assessed on the short side for the project. Williams suggested that future assessment notices should list the type of improvements the assessment entails. Proper agreed that providing additional detail would be helpful to the homeowners. Myron Ashley, 2504--14th Avenue, asked if the costs for the parking lot at the intersection of 25th St. and 14th Ave. is included in the assessment. Proper verified the cost of the parking lot will be paid by the City. The County Road H Sidewalk Project will be paid for by State Aid funds. Public Hearina Sunnyside Street Improvements Report 92-212 Resolution 92-099 Resolution 92-100 Resolution 92-101