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Ms. Klucking asked for information on franchise fees. Mayor LeTourneau stated that the City has been working through the road reconstruction process for the past five years, noting that plan is ending, and the City is discussing additional road financing options. He noted that a franchise fee is one option that is being discussed, among other options. He stated that part of that discussion involves a possible rebate for residents that have already paid assessments, should another option be chosen to ensure that residents that have paid assessments are not double charged. Councilmember Riley commented that the City has learned that those assessed do not like the process and that is why discussions continue. John Klucking, 18013 Krypton Street, used the example of someone bringing their vehicle into an auto shop and being quoted $2,500 and authorizing the repair and then returning in five days to have a price of $5,000. He stated that he has lived in his home since it was constructed, and the water has run from the west to the east. He stated that after the cul-de-sac was reconstructed, they are receiving 480 gallons of water on a one -inch rain event. He commented that they have never had 4.5 inches of water standing on the corner of their property. He stated that his biggest concern was to get the water off the driveways but noted that the cul-de-sac is designed to tip into their property. He commented on Saturday he took pictures of his property and his neighbor's property noting that while the neighbor's property was wet and spongy, his property held 4.5 inches of water. He suggested that the stormwater fee be removed from his assessment. He stated that he and his wife are on a fixed income and cannot afford the increased assessment. He stated that because there are only eight homes, it is an unfair assessment amount. Randy Lindberg, 4745 180th Lane NW, asked if the contractor is capped at a certain percentage or whether the contractor would have to "eat" the additional cost above the bid. City Engineer Westby clarified that if a cost increases during construction or an issue arises, a change order would need to be considered in order to change the contract price. He noted that none of the items came in considerably higher than the bid prices. Motion by Councilmember Musgrove, seconded by Councilmember Riley, to close the public hearing. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor LeTourneau, Councilmembers Musgrove, Riley, Heinrich, Kuzma, and Menth. Voting No: None. The public hearing was closed at 8:14 p.m. Council Business Councilmember Heinrich thanked the residents that attended tonight and that have reached out in the past few weeks. She recognized that this is a tough issue that the Council struggled with and ultimately developed a change to the policy. She stated that she was disheartened to learn that City Council / October 8, 2019 Page 8 of 15