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Mr. Raatikka informed Laurel Sohns that it has been the policy to go with units as everyone has <br />access to equal usage of the street. <br /> <br />Gary Reimann, 18008 Waco Street N.W. - noted that the units of assessments to larger parcels are <br />based on the number of potential buildable lots. <br /> <br />Laurel Sohns - inquired about how long it would be before the City has natural gas and City sewer <br />and water? <br /> <br />Mr. Raatikka stated the subject area was outside the service area district for sanitary sewer so it <br />would probably be 30 to 40 years away. <br /> <br />Acting Mayor Peterson asked if residents could petition the gas company for gas service. The <br />answer was yes. <br /> <br />Laurel Sohns - asked if the assessment had to be paid over a period of 10 years or if she could pay <br />it all at once. <br /> <br />Mr. Raatikka informed Laurel Sohns it could be paid within 30 days of the assessment hearing <br />with no interest. <br /> <br />Ronald Ginsberg - asked what rate of tax increase is projected for the future without this project. <br /> <br />Burns Township Boardmember Dennis Berg stated there has been a drastic increase since 1980. <br />He pointed out that Burns Township lost State aid and that possibly Ramsey may lose it soon too. <br />He said this is a real concern as the only income would then come from taxes. <br /> <br />Duane Holmes, 18045 Waco Street N.W. - asked about using Magnesium Chloride on the streets. <br />He informed the Council and Boardmembers that it was a lot cheaper ($.60 per running foot), and <br />it lasts about a year. He stated the City of Greenfield uses that if the people want it. <br /> <br />Mr. Raatikka replied he had checked into chloride and it depended on the weather as to how long it <br />would last - mostly dependent on the rainfall as it would wash away. <br /> <br />Duane Holmes - responded Magnesium Chloride would not wash away. <br /> <br />Oliver Wanstrom - questioned whether a 7 ton weight restriction would be able to accommodate <br />semi's and again expressed his disappointment in Ramsey becoming so city-like when he moved <br />out here for the country setting. <br /> <br />Mr. Raatikka reported he contacted a metal shop in the area and they indicated a 7 ton weight <br />restriction would be okay with them. <br /> <br />Oliver Wanstrom - voiced his concern regarding horse traffic tearing up the newly tarred roads. <br />He also commented that he was in favor of horses. <br /> <br />Jean Crosby - expressed her concern with there being more and faster traffic. As far as taxes - she <br />stated her's went up a "whopping $10.00", so that was not a real concern of hers. <br /> <br />City Council Public Hearing/March 5, 1990 <br /> Page 3 of 4 <br /> <br /> <br />