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City of Centerville <br />City CounciUPublic Hearing Meeting Minutes <br />May 1, 2008 <br />Brian Beert, 1829 Houle Circle <br />Mr. Beert asked if the drainage pipes are going to be the same size or expanded. He <br />stated if they are not going to be increased, he did not see any reason why they should <br />change because the drainage in his street is not bad. He stated with the current economy, <br />nobody knows what the future will hold and there are a lot of homes in foreclosure. He <br />asked if the project as planned is a done deal, or whether some streets can be opted out. <br />He also asked if the City has received complaints from residents about their streets. <br />City Engineer Statz explained that state aid funds come from the gas tax and are available <br />to cities with populations over 5,000; those funds will accrue once Centerville hits 5,000 <br />people and may be used only for designated streets, which means that the City chooses <br />collector routes to put in line for those funds. He stated in response to the question about <br />the wells, to his knowledge, if the project goes forward, all developed property in the City <br />would have city water. He stated the drainage pipes are being expanded in some cases, <br />but the project primarily calls for expanding the number of drainage inlets and improving <br />drainage by cleaning ditches and improving culverts; many are deteriorated and in a state <br />of disrepair. He stated in terms of streets being opted out, that is certainly on the table and <br />this is not an all or nothing project. <br />Chuck Schwinn, 1877 Prairie Drive <br />Mr. Schwinn stated the Council now has a petition signed by 67% of residents and <br />implored the Council to hear the resident's voices. He stated that Shad Avenue was <br />redone a couple of years ago and it seems the roads only last about ten years per project <br />due to the soil in the City. He stated it does not matter how much money is spent on road <br />repair, it doesn't last. He asked why the City is spending so much money on a cul de sac <br />when the traffic level is lower than any of the other streets. He expressed his thanks to <br />the engineering staff for coming back to his street and re-evaluating it. He asked what the <br />City has done to draw and keep businesses in the City to help offset taxes. He stated <br />Centerville has some of the highest taxes in the state and if the City becomes part of Lino <br />Lakes, it will lower taxes. <br />Tom Wilharber, 6849 Centerville Road <br />Mr. Wilharber stated when he served on the City Council, there was an issue with the <br />road and a lawsuit was commenced. He stated he felt it was important to remember that <br />the engineers work for an engineering company first, and secondly they work for the <br />City. <br />Dale Meyers, 7277 Clearwater Drive <br />Mr. Meyers stated he felt it was unfair that corner lots are being double assessed. He <br />stated the assessment is unfair to people who are retired. <br />Danielle Sanborn, 1994 South Robin Lane <br />Ms. Sanborn stated she is opposed to the project and was not aware of any evidence that <br />indicates these improvements will improve property values. She asked what residents <br />will gain by being connected to the city water supply and added it is not feasible to <br />retrofit their water connection. She stated their water supply is at the rear of their home <br />Page 5 of 13 <br />