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Minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 15, 2004 Page 3 of 7 Public Works Director Montgomery stated that assessment abatement is available through funds from Dakota County. If qualified, homeowners can have up to 1000/0 of their assessment paid for. 2004-2: East 31st Street Mayor Werner opened the public hearing at 7:34 p.m. Montgomery stated that this project abuts a variety of land uses, and an assessor determined the following benefit amounts: Single Family: $54.00/front foot (FF) Condominiums: $590.00/unit Industrial: $45.00/FF Mobile Park: $74.90/FF The cost of the project is estimated at $1,350,000, of which 21 % will be paid through assessments. . Steven Richter, 360 31 st Street East, stated opposition to the project. He said that trail, storm sewer, and curb and gutter are unnecessary. He said that the road has deteriorated due to the heavy industrial use and the City should require industrial vehicles to use Spiral Boulevard. Jim Weir, 3130 Cory Lane, inquired about to what standard the road will be rebuilt to withstand industrial traffic. Les Olson, 460 East 31st Street, stated his preference for the trail to be located on the north side, if a trail is even needed. Harold Dunkel, 420 East 31st Street, stated his opposition to homeowners being charged more per front foot than the industrial property. Richard Palmer, 3125 Red Wing Boulevard, stated his preference for a trail on the north side of the street. He also questioned the amount of his proposed assessment. Pat Dowell, 300 East 31st Street, stated that the ditch is adequate and no improvements are needed. Hearing no further comments, Mayor Werner closed the public hearing at 8:00 p.m. Resolutions-Ordering 2004 Street & Utility Improvements 2004-1: Westwood Area Public Works Director Montgomery was asked about the water concerns discussed by Richard Bond (2025 Forest Street). Montgomery stated that the flow of what water goes into the Vermillion River will not be changing and that a recent study showed that Hastings should try to get storm water into the Vermillion River as soon as possible to alleviate any flooding concerns. Montgomery stated that the City requires new developments to create storm water ponds; there is not enough room in an existing development like Westwood to do something similar. Council member Yandrasits requested further explanation on the assessment abatement process. Montgomery stated that the City will hold assessment hearings in fall of 2005 once final costs are received. Applications for abatement are included in the assessment notices that are sent to each affected property. Dakota County CDA determines whether an application is eligible for assessment abatement. Moved by Council member Yandrasits, seconded by Councilmember Hazlet to approve Project 2004-1 as presented. 7 Ayes; Nays, None.