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. . . Arden Hills Council " ~ August 31, 1992 affected lots should be assessed 100%, 50% or 25% of the maximum supportable per lot assessment. Graham reported that assuming this project were awarded to the lowest bidder, the total cost of the project, including construction and 30% overhead (administration, legal, etc.) would be $42,558. Assumj_ng assessment rates established by Council on July 20, $11,625 would be assessed to affected property owners and the remainder would be paid by the City at large. Graham stated that a summary of the events surrounding Keithson Pond and responses to all registered objections were compiled within one document dated July 27, 1992 and forwarded to affected parties along with their notice of this meeting. Members of the audience reported they had not received the Summary and Response document Graham referred to. Acting Clerk Administrator lago comm~nted that she had directed staff to attach the Summary and Response document to the meeting notices, and apparently the document was not included in the mailing. staff provided copies to all members af the audience. Mayor Sather reminded the public that this evening's meeting will be limited to discussion of previously registered objections. Kurt Lawrence, 4516 Keithson Drive, asked why Council has lied to owners about this project, why no other owners are being assessed when other properties contribute to the drainage, and if the City will be able to answer those questions in court. Ron Nelson, 4504 Keithson Drive, stated that a letter from residents on his block was sent to the City over 30 days ago. Residents showed an acknowledgment of the City's receipt of their letter on July 15, 1992. Nelson asked why the Summary and Response document was just received this evening. Dick Foster, 4527 Keithson Drive; Teresa Giel, 4534 Keithson Drive; and Jean Crimmins, 4509 Keithson Drive; echoed Ron Nelson's comments. In light of residents not receiving copies of the Summary and Response document pd or to this meeting, Mayor Sather suggested a recess in order to give resj,dents the opportunity to review the document. Mark Magers, 4521 Keithson Drive, asked to reschedule this public hearing to provide residents more time to adequately review the ma teri a I .