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CITIZEN INPUT Bev Bilben - 6216 Rivlyn Avenue N.W. - Inquired if the City would consider adding the installation of street lights to the proposed project and if so, would there be an additional cost added to the project. Mr. Raatikka stated that City Council is considering adopting a street light policy in 1990. The estimated cost of a street light is $400 installed; operation and maintenance is approximately $11/month per light. The policy proposed to be adopted in 1990 is considering charging the operation and maintenance of street lights back to the benefitting property owners on a quarterly basis. Merle Anderson - 6224 Rivlyn Avenue N.W. - Stated that he strongly supports the proposed project and signed the petition requesting that the City proceed with the project. Merle stated that he also supports the idea of adding installation of street lights to the project. Keith Kiefer - 6203 Rivlyn Avenue N.W. - Inquired as to why Grosslein Beverages is not included in the number of units to be assessed for the project. Mr. Raatikka stated that Grosslein's was assessed approximately $20,000 for the storm sewer trunk project last year and now Project #89-13 is tapping into that trunk at a relatively small cost; the finn does not need sewer and water and Project #89-13 would be of no benefit to Grosslein. Keith Kiefer - Inquired as to the 5% overhead added to the project cost. Mr. Hartley stated that the 5% overhead covers the City's cost to administrate and finance the project. Keith Keifer - Inquired if the Service Availability Surcharge is a separate charge or included in the assessment and if it is a separate charge, when is it collected? Mr. Raatikka replied that the Service Availability Surcharge is a separate charge that is collected through user fees over a 10 year period and above and beyond the sewer bill. The Service Availability Surcharge is charged at the time of actual hookup when the permit is purchased; the permit is $125 for water, including the meter; there is no charge for sewer hookup. Keith Keifer - Stated that he has researched and the estimated cost for street construction is about $1%000 too high. Mr. Raatikka stated that the costs in the feasibility study are estimates; the benefitting property owners will be assessed whatever the actual cost is based on the bids. In addition, if bids come in at more than 10% above estimate, the project must cease. To initiate the project again would require another petition from the residents. Keith Keifer - Stated that the feasibility report indicates there will be fire hydrants but it does not say how many nor their locations. City Council Public Hearing/December 12, 1989 Page 2 of 3