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3) Updste on Potential Projects South of City Hall <br />The Public Works Committee recommended that the City Council schedule a public hearing for <br />the proposed improvements, send out a copy of the updated feasibility studies for the three <br />projects to the respective residents, and initiate negotiations with the appropriate homeowners to <br />acquire the easements necessary to complete the projects. <br /> <br />Councilmember Zimmerman stated that some of the landowners in Pondvale Estates have been <br />opposed to the improvements in the past, but if they come forward in favor of the project he <br />could vote for it. <br /> <br />Dan Murphy, 150th Lane, Pondvale Estates, Ramsey, stated that he has talked to his neighbors <br />regarding the project and he believes that there is a majority of the property owners in favor of <br />the project. If the project is approved, he will immediately sell his two additional lots and so will <br />his neighbor. <br /> <br />Councilmember Elvig stated that he voted in favor of holding a public hearing, but he was not in <br />favor of stuffing sewer and water into an area where they don't want it. That being said, if the <br />residents come forward and want the improvement, he would like to be able to provide it to <br />them. <br /> <br />Mayor Gamec stated that the way the City Charter is written is that any property owner opposed <br />to the project would not be required to hook-up to City services or pay for the services until the <br />time they do hook-up to City services. <br /> <br />Principal City Engineer Olson explained that this would be a pilot project and they would not <br />authorize another project until the City hits a break even point. <br /> <br />Councilmember Kurak inquired if they were looking at all three projects together or would they <br />be separate. <br /> <br />Principal City Engineer Olson replied that each project has a separate feasibility study and can be <br />acted on separately. <br /> <br />Councilmember Elvig stated that he wants to make sure that the residents are provided a copy of <br />the study prior to the public hearing. <br /> <br />Principal City Engineer Olson noted that staff would be sending out a copy of the feasibility <br />study with the public hearing notice. <br /> <br />Mr. Murphy stated that last time the issue was addressed, the people were afraid that later on the <br />Council would change their mind and require them to hook up so there was some talk on adding <br />language to provide some security to the residents. <br /> <br />Principal City Engineer Olson replied that there has been some discussion on repealing the "Due <br />on Sale" Clause. <br /> <br />City Council/June 10, 2003 <br />Page 18 of 22 <br /> <br /> <br />