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i� to place an area assessment at least on an area basis even though no water would be provided in front of the houses. • He further explained that the burden oi proof of no bene£it is on the property owner, which is the purpose of the assessment hearing. Benefit is a judgemental matt�er and there is a basis for an area assessment but determination must be made as to whether the dollar charge is appropriate. MR. JOAN GRUDNOSKE, 4439 Highway 10: Asked if the Northern States Power property would be assessed.. Couneilmaa Crichton replied that they are included in the assessment roll. MR. ALLEN JOHNSON, 4529 Lakeshore Place: Asked why residents.had to use a certified plumber to hook up the water when that isn't a requirement in other cities. Mrs. McNiesh said that a city ordinance requires it and she believed the state required that all sewer and water work be done under the supervision of a licensed plvmber. MR. LEE ROEBKE, 4355 Hiqhway 10: Cited the case of a man in the city who had built his own house with•the help of friends, where no licensed electricians or plumbers were used. Councilman Crichton's remarks were inaudible. MR. FRANK WINIECKE, 4175 Highway 10: Told of having his sewer connected, and at the same time having extra copper tubing put in which has been damaged by the water contractor, Houle. Mr. Winiecke also said that Houle had pulled the apron off of the culvert. Mayor Crepeau assured Mr. Winiecke that the city engineer would look into the matter. MR. JOHN MC CLUNG, 4326 North Snelling Avenue: Has been assessed for 4.26 acres of land, much of whieh, or all, is being required by Rice Creek Watershed to be set aside for nutrimental purposes. Asked if it's the Council's intent to assess that kind of property that must be set aside for such a purpose. Mr. Christoffersen said he was not aware that the property was required by the watershed district. � MR. JIM WINIECKE, 4471 Highway 10: Asked if the pond on his father's property (Erank Winiecke) was being assessed. Mr. Christoffersen replied that six-tenths of an acre was heing assessed.