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HASTINGS, MINNESOTA November 9,1998 The City Council of the City of Hastings met in a special meeting on Monday, November 9, 1998 at 7 :00 PM in the Council Chambers at the Hastings City Hall, 101 East 4 Street, Hastings, Minnesota for purposes of conducting public hearings on the proposed special assessments for the 1996 and 1997 public improvement projects in the City of Hastings. MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Mike Werner, City Councilmembers Janette Yandrasits, Ed Riveness, Janice Johnson, Mike Simacek, Paul Hicks, Lynn Moratzka MEMBERS ABSENT: None. CITY STAFF PRESENT: Public Works Director Tom Montgomery City Engineer Dave Gurney City Attorney Shawn Moynihan City Adminstrator Dave Osberg Mayor Mike Werner opened the meeting and stated that the purpose of the meeting was to consider the proposed assessments on the 1996 and 1997 public improvement projects. Mayor Mike Werner asked for a "show of hands" to determine which projects the audience members were present to offer comments. After having done so, Mayor Werner asked Public Works Director Tom Montgomery to present information on Project 1997-3, the Wallin 4th Addition, Northridge Drive public improvements. Public Works Director provided project information and project cost information on Project 1997-3 the Wallin 4th Addition, Northridge Drive public improvements. At this time, Mayor Werner asked for any comments or questions from the audience on Project 1997-3 the Wallin 4th Addition, Northridge Drive public improvement. Mr. Erik Sharf, and attorney from office of Dorsey and Whitney appeared before the City Council representing the First Baptist Church. Mr. Sharf introduced the three deacons from the First Baptist Church: Mr. Jim Forrest, Mr. Richard Bomer and Mr. Roger Shuneson. Mr. Larry Forsberg, the Regional Chairman of the Baptist Church conference. Mr. Sharf also commented that on behalf of the First Baptist Church, that a letter had been submitted to the City Council outlining the concerns and objections to the special assessment. Mr. Sharf also indicated that two experts would present information to the City Council, Mr. John Dwyer and Mr. Tom McMahon. Mr. Sharf then reviewed with the City Council the contents of the letter submitted to the City Council and the basis for the objection. The project did not confer any value on the church. The church intends to construct a church building on the property and does not intend to develop the property. Mr. Larry Forsberg commented to the City Council that the First Baptist Church intends to construct a church on the property, and did not ask for stubbing of utilities onto the property for development purposes. Mr. Forsberg indicated that churchs are needed in the community. Mr. Forsberg indicated that the special assessment would be a financial harship for the First Baptist Church.