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Minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 15, 2004 Page 2 of 7 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. Building Department Hours Resolution-Supporting Continuation of Metropolitan Radio Board Resolution-Vermillion River Trail and Hwy 61 Underpass Advance Construction Agreement Authorization to Expend up to 2004 Budgeted Amount for Street Department Lift Truck at Auction Resolution of Support-Metro Greenways & Natural Heritage Bill (HF 2366/SF 2384 ) Request for Final Payment-Venture Computer Systems Approve March 29, 2004 Special City Council Agenda 2003 Operating Transfers Authorize Purchase of Lifepak 12 Cardiac Defibrillator and Monitor Resolution-Shoreland Variance #2004-10: Larry Hamman (211 Clay Street) Planning Director Hinzman stated that the Planning Commission recommended approval with conditions. Moved by Councilmember Riveness, seconded by Councilmember Yandrasits to approve the site plan with the conditions as presented. 7 Ayes; Nays, None. Copy of resolution on file. Public Hearing-2004 Street & Utility Improvements 2004-1: Westwood Area Mayor Werner opened the public hearing at 7:02 p.m. Public Works Director Montgomery presented information regarding the scope and estimated cost of this project. He stated that 17% of the $5,700,000 cost of the project will be assessed to the homeowners. Richard Bond, 2025 Forest Street, stated opposition the project, stating concerns with dumping storm water into the Vermillion River. Montgomery stated that the flow of storm water will not be changing; current storm water runoff from this area goes into the Vermillion River. The improvements will upgrade the system. Dan Bohrer, 1970 Oak Street, stated opposition to the project, as he has not seen problems with flooding. He also stated concern with the cost and potential for increased traffic speeds on the street. Rex Rathbone, 2013 Maple Street, supported the project. Richard Cordes, 1813 Pine Street, asked about the assessment abatement process. Tammy Gingrich, 2016 Maple Street, stated that she just moved into her home and did not know anything about the project before purchasing the home. She asked about the interest rates on the bonds. Montgomery stated that the interest rate depends on when the City sells the bonds to pay for the project. The most previous bond interest rate was 50/0. John Reiff, 1965 Oak Street, stated concerns with the affordability and size of the project. Hearing no other comments, Mayor Werner closed the public hearing at 7:25 p.m.