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valued increase, the property owner can have the property appraised and then contest the assessment cost. Mr. Carpenter questioned, "Why does the property owner have the burden of proof?" Mr. March explained the burden of proof lays on the Council and the engineer, to fairly distribute the assessment cost. Mr. Jack & Ms. Joyce Green (7007 20th Avenue) expressed concern about saving the treeline and shrubs along their south property line. Mr. Nyberg noted one of the alternate bids (Bore Forcemain) cost $18,000 more to redirect the forcemain, which is cost prohibited. However, H.R. Green plans to explore other options to preserve the trees. Councilmember Buckbee clarified letters contesting the assessments and letters of appeal are to be submitted by the end ofthe public hearing. Mr. March suggested the Council consider continuing the public hearing until the next Council meeting, May 13, 1998. Mr. Nyberg emphasized H.R. Green tried to produce several alternatives to accommodate all parties involved. Councilmember Buckbee noted if the City elected to assess the area minus floodplain and a hook up was not available to 6885-20th Avenue, then the Carpenters would not be assessed. Mr. Nyberg agreed, because the property is considered in a floodplain. Mr. Carpenter felt a stub should be put in place for future property use. Mayor Wilharber confirmed fill can be brought to the floodplain properties and then the land could be taken out of the floodplain. Therefore, the property value would increase and potentially be completely developed. Mr. Nyberg agreed. Moreover, Councilmember Buckbee stated if the Carpenters elected not to hook up now and in the future they bring in fill, they could be assessed then for the stated improvements. Mr. Nyberg agreed. Councilmember Buckbee concluded this would place the assessment burden on the larger property owners. Mr. Carpenter suggested the city place a connection to his property for future improvements. Then the cost would be off set when the property is brought up to code. Mr. Russel Strehlow (property legally identified as 24-31-22-32-0003) clarified the four assessment options and the Council's time line to elect an assessment option. Mayor Wilharber replied an appeal must be received by the City no later than 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 13, 1998. Mr. Strehlow questioned, "Does the area minus floodplain include wetlands?" Mr. Nyberg replied no, the city has copies of the wetlands and they would not be included in the floodplain. Councilmember Brenner moved and it was seconded to continue the 20th Avenue 3