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I <br /> <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br /> <br />City Engineer Olson replied that he was correct and noted that it has taken almost six months for <br />staff to research all the businesses. <br /> <br />Mr. Vevea inquired als to how the City could determine that gravel is impervious. <br /> <br />City Engineer Olson explained that when a compacted gravel driveway is compared to an <br />undisturbed area in a large storm, there will be more water soaked-in in the undisturbed area. <br />That is why the City chose to include any gravel area that would produce runoff. He explained <br />that whenever an assumption is made there are certain inequities that are made. Mr. Olson <br />advised Mr. Vevea to come in and meet with staff to review the numbers that were used to <br />calculate the fee for Ve-Ve, Inc. <br /> <br />Robert Dillon inquired as to how the railroad is required to pay for the storm drainage utility. <br /> <br />City Engineer Olson replied that currently the railroad pays nothing. <br /> <br />Mr. Dillon replied that they have impervious area and the railroad acts as a dam. <br /> <br />City Engineer Olson replied that he agreed with Mr. Dillon, but also noted that {he railroad <br />ditches are used quite fi'equently. <br /> <br />Gary Reimann stated that he listened to the last Council meeting regarding the same issue and <br />what the businesses are requesting is to be treated fairly.' He explained that a quarter acre <br />residential property is being assessed $6.30 and anything north of 153~ is a larger lot than lA <br />acre. His lot is 3-½ acres and to be fair they should charge residents for the amount of land they <br />have. <br /> <br />Councihnember Hendriksen replied that the average residential lot typically has a house, <br />driveway, and garage, with the worse case scenario being all of those on a quarter,aCre lot. If <br />anything, those homeowners who have larger lots should pay less. <br /> <br />Mr. Reimann stated that if the fees are all determined by the same formula then everyone should <br />pay the same for the same amount of acreage. <br /> <br />Councihnembe'i:'-Hendriksen replied that the formula inclu~ie-~the' a/iii0unt '~f runoff that is <br />produced by each property. <br /> <br />Mr. Reimann stated that the City upgraded his road four years ago and when the road grade was <br />changed, all of the water from the road now comes onto his property. He stated that he is fine <br />with that, but now he is receiving an assessment for the City. Mr. Reimmm stated that the issue· <br />should be put on hold and revisited. ~ <br /> <br />City Council/October 10, 2000 <br /> Page 7 of 17 <br /> <br />-15- <br /> <br /> <br />