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<br />Mr. March provided paper to the property owners who had stated they wished to <br />oppose the assessment. The property owners in opposition placed their names <br />and addresses on the paper and turned them in to Mr. March. <br /> <br />Mayor Wilharber closed the public hearing at 6:55 p.m. <br /> <br />Mayor Wilharber stated he understands the property owners' position as he will <br />be in their position in several years when services reach him. Council Member <br />Travis indicated that he recently has been assessed for services, is fully aware of <br />their costs and believes them to be fair and reasonable. <br /> <br />Council Member Sweeney indicated the assessment is less costly than replacing <br />an existing well and the developer has bore a larger portion of the costs to bring <br />services down Centerville Road. Council Member Sweeney also stated that <br />property owners in question would benefit from the services and concurred that <br />the assessments were fair and reasonable. <br /> <br />) <br /> <br />Council Member Broussard Vickers addressed the issue of Mr. Vanderbeek being <br />assessed for two (2) stubs at his property. She indicated the price for one (1) acre <br />lots is approximately $60,000 and believes the property's value could and would <br />be enhanced to be buildable. Ms. Broussard Vickers stated that in her opinion, <br />having the stub run to the property during this time would be less expensive than <br />having it run in the future. Ms. Broussard Vickers concurred that the assessments <br />were fair and reasonable. <br /> <br />Council Member Nelson told the Council she usually leans toward individuals <br />with her opinions rather than toward the developers; however, in this case she <br />believes the developer has been more than fair and concurred with the other <br />members of Council. <br /> <br />Mayor Wilharber stated that assessments are high due to the cost of labor and <br />supplies and that these same costs will continue to increase. Mayor Wilharber <br />concurred with the other members of Council. <br /> <br />Mr. Vanderbeek stated he had received an estimate for costs to connect to the <br />City's sewer system in the amount of $10,000. Council Member Broussard <br />Vickers questioned whether Mr. Vanderbeek wished installation of the second <br />stub. Mr. Vanderbeek declined. <br /> <br />Mr. Vanderbeek stated he could not afford the $10,000 assessment and questioned <br />the option of deferring connection for several years. <br /> <br />) <br /> <br />City Attorney Hoeft stated that deferral of special assessments is an option; <br />however, the City would prefer to discuss this issue as the assessment process <br />continues. <br /> <br />Page 4 of 12 <br />