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letters of appeal from property owners Glen Hardin and Greg Koenig, opposing the assessment that will be entered into the public record as Exhibits A and B. Mayor Strommen confirmed that each of the members of the Council received the appeal letters through email. Public Hearing Mayor Strommen called the public hearing to order at 7:35 p.m. Citizen Input Glen Hardin, 15681 Andrie St, stated that he sent a letter to each member of the Council and asked them to consider his comments. He stated that while he understands that the Council approved the assessment policy in 2015, he would believe that the Council found that policy fair and noted that he does not believe the policy is being applied consistently. He referenced the per lot assessment and read a portion of the policy regarding that method of assessment noting that there are no exceptions listed in the policy as it states all parcels within the benefited area. He stated that if the City is not going to include lots in the assessment, he would ask that the City cover the portion of assessments that are not being charged. He referenced the portion of the policy regarding storm sewer which states that storm sewer being installed in new developments shall be assessed to the lots while replacement to existing storm sewer shall be funded entirely by the utility replacement fund. He asked the City to follow its policy and pay for the storm water costs through the utility replacement fund and charge all lots within the benefited area for assessment. He provided photographs of the work which he believed to not be up to par. Marci Lenander, 15920 Andrie St, stated that she also has the same concerns as the previous resident, specifically how the properties were assessed. She stated that it seemed as if your mailbox was on Andrie Street then you got assessed while if your mailbox was on a side street you did not get assessed. She explained that the people on the side streets use Andrie Street every day and cannot access their home without using Andrie Street. Benjamin Koenig, spoke in representation of his father Greg Koenig of 9254 164th Lane NW, stated that he was looking at the map and noted that both Andrie Street and 164th are major roads for that development and are used by everyone in that area. Ms. Lenander commented that the road by her home is completed and looks beautiful along with the curb and gutter and replacement sod. She stated that although there is concern with the assessment, the project was well put together. Mr. Koenig stated that he lives along the portion of roadway that is not yet completed. He asked whether the sod would still be installed this fall or whether that would be delayed until spring. City Engineer Westby explained that phase three of the project is awaiting the cure of the concrete curb and gutter. He reviewed the remaining project schedule, noting that the plan is to City Council / October 25, 2016 Page 5 of 15