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The storm sewer system consists of concrete catch basins that collect stormwater runoff from the curb and gutter, and concrete storm sewer pipes that route the runoff to stormwater ponding areas where the runoff is stored and treated. The storm sewer system was also inspected and was generally found to be in good operating condition so only minor maintenance work occurred including re -grouting of some structures and resetting castings. Municipal utilities (sanitary sewer and watermain) exist under each of the streets. These utilities were inspected and were found to be in good operating condition so no improvements were needed with this project. Completed Improvements All damaged concrete curb and gutter sections were removed and replaced. Existing bituminous pavement sections were reconstructed using the Full Depth Reclamation (FDR) process. This process involved reclaiming (grinding) the existing bituminous pavement section, along with a portion of the underlying aggregate base, then spreading the reclaim material over the reshaped and compacted remaining aggregate base. Excess reclaim material was removed and hauled off site to allow 3'/2-inches of new bituminous pavement to be placed over the remaining compacted reclaim material. This resulted in a 7-ton pavement design, which is the City standard for residential streets. Construction was substantially complete by mid -July. The proposed improvements are anticipated to have a serviceable life of 60 years, assuming proactive maintenance operations are performed on a regular basis over the life of the improvements. Public Comment Staff conducted a public information meeting on Wednesday, November 7, 2018, to present the proposed improvements, estimated costs, funding program, and preliminary project schedule to benefiting property owners, and to receive public input on the project. Property owners from 3 of the 59 identified benefiting properties attended and none of the property owners generally objected to the project, and most of the questions pertained to special assessments, particularly payment options. Staff met with numerous property owners during construction to coordinate construction of various improvements adjacent to or otherwise affecting the use of their properties. At the time this case was prepared, no benefiting property owners had contacted Staff regarding their proposed assessment or the Assessment Hearing. If any formal comments or objections are received after this case is published, Staff will share this new information with Council prior to the Public Hearing. Notification: Notice for this Assessment Hearing was published in the City's official newspaper, the Anoka Union Herald, on Friday, September 20, 2019. Assessment Hearing Notices were also mailed to all benefiting property owners as required by Minnesota Statute Chapter 429. A copy of Statute 429 is attached to this case, as is a copy of the Notice mailed to benefiting property owners. Anoka County requires that assessments be certified to the County Auditor by November 15, 2019 for collection on 2020 taxes. Property owners must therefore prepay their special assessments in full by November 15, 2019 to avoid paying interest. Observations/Alternatives: Observations: Construction of this project is substantially complete. Only punch list work remains, which will be completed next spring or summer. As is standard practice on street reconstruction projects, the City will not issue final payment to the contractor until the following year to allow punch list work to be completed during next year's growing season. Most property owner concerns are related to grading and turf establishment so final payment is withheld until the following summer or fall so such concerns can be addressed.