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Councilmember Hendricksen questioned if Zitco is willing to pay for their drainage. <br /> <br />Lowell Zitzloff stated that he is willing to pay for any drainage that needs to be done on his <br />property and that each property owner has an obligation to take care of their own drainage. <br /> <br />Mayor Gamec questioned if all of the businesses were to attach to the pipe for drainage into the <br />pond, would the pond have enough capacity to hold the water. <br /> <br />City Engineer Jankowski replied that the pond should have adequate capacity. <br /> <br />Councilmember Anderson questioned if there would be more than one way to finance the <br />project. <br /> <br />City Attorney Goodrich explained that it could be a special assessment project, but noted that <br />businesses could opt out of the project. The other option would be to adopt an ordinance that <br />would have a license fee to defray the cost of the storm water system without proving benefit. A <br />charge would be made similar to a utility charge. <br /> <br />Councilmember Hendriksen questioned if they went the 444 process, would the Mississippi <br />District be assessed. <br /> <br />City Attorney Goodrich replied that it is his understanding that the City could develop a sub- <br />district to help defray the cost. <br /> <br />Councilmember Hendriksen stated that there should be one district for crossing the railroad track <br />on the north side of Highway #10 and then a larger district to cover the cost of draining the pond <br />to the river. <br /> <br />City Attorney Goodrich replied that they should be able to accomplish the districts with 444. He <br />stated that the Council should have detailed information as to how 444 would work before the <br />applications are approved. <br /> <br />Community Development Director Sherman stated that she was concerned over the 60-day <br />requirement. <br /> <br />Mt'. Zitzloff replied that time is becoming an element, but is willing to wait another couple of <br />weeks to resolve the problems. <br /> <br />City Attorney Goodrich stated that he wants to make sure they follow the right legal procedures. <br /> <br />City Engineer Jankowski stated the difference between Mr. Zitzloff taking care of his own <br />drainage problem and planning for the future is upsizing the pipe. <br /> <br />City Council/September 28, 1999 <br /> Page 18 of 30 <br /> <br /> <br />