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6. PUBLIC HEARING 6.01: Public Hearing and Levy of Special Assessments for the 2011 Street Maintenance Program City Attorney Goodrich advised the assessments cannot be appealed to a District Court unless there is written notice of objection submitted to the Council prior to a public hearing. Presentation City Engineer Himmer reviewed the staff report. Mayor Ramsey pointed out if there is an issue with the project, it will be resolved. A contractor will not be allowed to deviate from the specifications they originally bid on and if there are issues, the contractor would be required to make the repair. City Engineer Himmer stated he received a call on Project #11 -04 questioning whether the assessment was per unit. He clarified this is a building with several tenants and one assessment is being split. He suggested the Council consider this issue. Councilmember Backous returned to the Chambers at 7:33 p.m. Motion by Councilmember Elvig, seconded by Councilmember Backous to close the regular portion of the City Council meeting at 7:33 p.m. in order to conduct a public hearing. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Ramsey, Councilmembers Elvig, Backous, McGlone, Strommen, Tossey, and Wise. Voting No: None. Absent: None. Public Hearing Mayor Ramsey called the public hearing to order at 7:33 p.m. Citizen Input Barb McKusick, 6801 157 Lane NW, asked whether this is the place to object to the workmanship. City Attorney Goodrich stated staff will look into it. He explained the objections at this meeting would pertain to the amount of assessment. The Council can assess the property by the amount of the improvement portion for that property. Ms. McKusick questioned if residents will be charged if more asphalt is put in. City Engineer Himmer stated if the quantity increases, the City would need to pay but if the contractor is deficient in the work, the contractor will need to make the corrections. There would City Council / October 11, 2011 Page 6 of 17