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that was done on Covenant Meadows to address the issue holistically. He stated that he would be comfortable addressing the issue with the Public Works Committee. Councilmember Riley suggested that this move forward and the ditching could be presented to the Public Works Committee and resident. Mr. Aberle asked that the project be placed on hold until the Public Works Committee meeting occurs. Councilmember Kuzma stated that the Feasibility Study needs to be completed now in order to bid the projects together and obtain a better price. Henry Janina, 17230 Germanium, stated that his concern is with the price. He stated that half of they residents in this area live on a fixed income and believed that should be considered. He stated that perhaps there is a different way to fund the project or delay the project. He stated that most residents on the roadway are sick and that is why they are not present tonight. Councilmember Shryock stated that it sounds like there are a number of issues that could be considered through the Public Works Committee or onsite visits. She stated that residents can also stop the project through petition. She explained that the road funding policy was developed five years ago, and the City has done a good job of keeping the projects in a reasonable price range. She stated that the Council has talked about starting to explore additional funding options outside of assessments and bonding. She explained that the policy decision was made to review the road funding options after the five-year trial period expires. She hoped that in the future there would be an option for road funding that would be friendlier to the City budget and all residents. She stated that the Council will work with the residents to come to a better understanding of the options available for road funding to determine the best option for the City of Ramsey and its residents. She received confirmation that if the Council approves the action tonight, the residents would still have 60 days to submit a petition to stop the project from moving forward. She stated that prior to the December Public Works Committee meeting there would be opportunity for multiple Council members to visit the property to view some of the issues. Councilmember Johns asked staff to provide details on the options available for financing assessments. City Engineer Westby provided the different payment options for assessments. Councilmember Kuzma asked if there is a provision for retired seniors, which would allow the assessment to be deferred until the property is sold. City Engineer Westby replied that there is an option for seniors or disabled residents to defer their assessment until the status is changed or the property is sold. He noted that there are a number of triggers that can cause a change in status. City Council/November 13,2018 Page 8 of 14