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City of Centerville <br />City Council Work Session <br />May 21, 2008 <br />Councilmember Broussard-Vickers stated that the assessment is $3,000 vs. $3,600 to a street. <br />She inquired about Peterson and Houle - if it is not done until 2014, what would those people <br />gain or lose. <br />Mayor Capra replied that they are losing. <br />Councilmember Broussard-Vickers stated that people would just say, "Not now." <br />Councilmember Lee inquired about the dollar difference if we do Peterson now or 5 years from <br />now. He stated that he would rather make a mistake by doing it now than make a mistake by not <br />doing it now. <br />Councilmember Paar inquired about what they are really going to save if they remove that <br />section. <br />Mayor Capra stated that she would like the Council to include some of the drainage areas in the <br />bid. <br />Councilmember Paar suggested that they discuss some of the corners and big lots at another <br />meeting. <br />City Engineer Statz stated that would be some time between now and the assessment hearing. <br />He added that they are looking at $4.5 million project, compared to the $6.3 million project. <br />City Administrator Larson stated that for $250,000, the total would be $140 per year. <br />Councilmember Lakso inquired whether the Governor's levy limit affects it. <br />City Administrator Larson replied that it does not affect a bond levy. <br />Mayor Capra requested that City Attorney Glaser explain the process for appeal. <br />City Attorney Glaser stated that would be for the Public Meeting. He stated that the City <br />Council is the first appeal. Each case is reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Then the property <br />owner can take it to the District Court. They would have to fill out a form. He stated that notice <br />timelines are really short. They would have to be on target within 30 days. He added that there <br />is a judge - not a jury. <br />City Engineer Statz stated that the assessments we have proposed are in line. <br />Councilmember Broussard-Vickers inquired when they figure numbers, if they figure shortage of <br />value. <br />City Engineer Statz replied that often it equates to the cost to put in new sewer, water, and <br />streets. He added that the cost for each lot in a new subdivision is $25,000 -$40,000. <br />Page 13 of 14 <br />