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Minutes of Regular Council Meeting March 28, 1983 Page Four .' , After discussion motion was amended to include maintenance by property owner to gravity section of sewer line. Hicka stated that he doesn't feel Reiling should be assessed for 900', suggested that about 250' of force main which would not benefit Reiling, could be added to Neilsen property resulting in an estimated assessment of $10,520 to Reiling, $13,480 to Neilsen. He further suggested that at the assessment hearing he would rec- ommend that payment on the Reiling assessment be deferred until his property is developed. Reiling stated that if he appeals the assessment, and is success- . ful, eventual cost to Nielsen property would be higher than if Option 2 were adopted now.(It was noted that City would have to absorb the costs, Neilsen could not be re-assessed). Woodburn called for votes for passage. Christiansen, Hicks the motion, noting that this requires four Motion did not pass. (3-2) (Woodburn, in favor, McAllister and Mulcahy opposed). In further discussion, Mulcahy said he would like some answer to indemnity queation, feels he is very reluctant to incur costs of litigation in case of appeal. McAllister reiterated her feeling that taxpayers should not pay any of the cost of this sewer. Christiansen discounted concern about a potential lawsuit, does not think this should enter into decision. Woodburn reiterated that concern should be in doing what's fair for the Village, then consider other problems involved. McNiesh stated that deferred assessments have been granted to senior citizens; law states that assessments can be delayed until s site is developed. Mulcahy said he preferred to see some action on the matter and moved to reconsider the previous motion, seconded by McAllister, motion carried unanimously (5-0). Motion to adopt Option 1 as amended carried unanimously (5-0). REPORT OF VILLAGE TREASURER DONALD LAMB Investments 3-17-83 $190,411.68 at Twin City Federal @ 8.90%, maturing 9-19-83. $431,739.79 at Twin City Federal @ 8.90% maturing 9-19~83. 3-28-83 $105,687.50 at First Federal @ 9.25% maturing 9-28-83. Hicka moved, seconded by Christiansen, that Council ratify the Treaaurer's report. Motion carried unanimously (5-0). . Revised Use of Federal Revenue Sharing Monies The Public Hearing was opened at 9:50 p.m. and Clerk Administrator verified that the Notice of Hearing was published in the New Brighton Bulletin on March 10, 1983. A transparency of McNiesh's memo was displayed showing the Proposed Revised Use of Revenue Sharing money for 1982. Amounts spent in 1982 for Public Works and Parks equipment were not as large as anticipated, so part of the cost of the Civil Defense siren is being paid with Revenue Sharing Funds. McAllister moved Council approve the Revised Uses of Federal Rev- enue Sharing Funds in 1982. Motion was seconded by Hicks, carried unanimously (5-0). Public Hearing was closed at 9:53. -4-