Minutes - Council - 09/05/1990 - Special

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lines were necessary to accommodate the construction. Mr. Raatikka noted that one of the gas lines was broken by the telephone company while they were doing their work. Roger Dickenson inquired as to how long the residents have before they connect to the services. Mr. Hartley replied that the residents are required to connect to the services right away. If the residents have difficulty in obtaining a contractor to do the work, the City will provide some flexibility. Mrs. Dickenson inquired as to why the project was not awarded to a local contractor. Mr. Hartley stated that the City advertised for bids for the project and awarded the bid to the lowest responsible bidder. In this particular case, the City did receive satisfactory recommendations regarding the lowest bidder before awarding the project. Mr. Hartley noted that if he receives requests for references about this particular contractor in the future, he will note that there were complaints about the project work. Steve Morton inquired as to what the consequences would be if a property owner could not afford to connect to the services. Mr. Hartley stated that property owners should connect to the services by the spring of 1991 and they should be contacting a plumber to perform that service for them. Mr. Harfley noted that there is a deferment program available to senior citizens whereby the assessment is deferred. During the time the assessment is deferred, it does accumulate interest and is considered a lien against the property. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Councilmember DeLuca and seconded by Councilmember Pearson to adjourn the special City Council meeting. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Reimann, Councilmembers Cich, DeLuca, Pearson and Peterson. Voting No: None. The special City Council meeting adjourned at 8:55 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Sylvia Frolik Zoning Administrator City Administrator City Council / September 5, 1990 Page 6 of 6