Minutes - Public Works Committee - 02/20/2001

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Mayor Gamec stated that those funds were designed to help small cities who could not afford to pay for the lines. In most cases it was not used for residential development. Ms. Stanley replied that the information indicated that 24 percent of the funds go to private projects. Councilmember Hendriksen stated that if there is sufficient demand for the services than they will be installed. What Ms. Stanley is doing is asking for City sewer and water so she can sell some of her land and have her neighbors help pay for the cost. Ms. Stanley replied that she thinks that there are people who may not sign a petition to stop the project if the City Council were to initiate it. She felt that some of her neighbors feel that they are being put in the middle of the situation. Mayor Gamec stated that if the majority of the property owners opt out the project then there are not enough funds to complete the project and he would not support placing that cost on the City. Councilmember Hendriksen stated that the "due on sale clause" is not something that is covered in the Charter Amendment, but is something that is in City ordinance which is contrary to what the Charter says. If he was one of Ms. Stanley's neighbors he would petition against the project because it places an encumbrance on his property if he were to sell. Ms. Stanley replied that she is trying her best to work with the City Charter. She stated that she does not see the assessment charge as an encumbrance because if a property is being sold the assessment is negotiable during the sale of the property. Consensus of the Committee was that funding for such a project was unlikely and recommended denying the request to initiate a feasibility study on the extension of sewer and water to Pondvale Estates. COMMITTEE INPUT 1. Discussion on Improvement Project #00-21 (143rd Avenue N.W. Sewer and Water) City Engineer Olson noted that a tentative date of May 5, 2001 has been set for the utilities. 2. Specifications and timetable of Water Tower #2 City Engineer Jankowski noted that the height of the tower is 170 feet above grade and could accommodate up to 48 antennas. The next water tower is proposed to be constructed in 2009 in the vicinity of Armstrong Boulevard. The tower should be operational by July 7, 2001. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Councilmember Hendriksen, seconded by Mayor Gamec, to adjourn the meeting. Public Works Committee/February 20, 2001 Page 11 of 12