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<br />I <br /> <br />Mr. Lattu indicated he has lived in the City for a year and a half but the notice for the <br />public hearing was sent to the previous owner or current resident. He then asked why he <br />is not listed as the owner of the property. <br /> <br />Mr. Lattu asked why the developer is not being asked to pay for more of the costs to <br />extend the watermain because he is the one that would benefit the most from it. <br /> <br />Mayor Swedberg indicated that Council would discuss the matter later in the meeting and <br />attempt to make a decision on the funding ofthe watermain. <br /> <br />Mr. Tim Hurt of 7247 Main Street indicated he was happy with his well and would prefer <br />not to have to pay the assessment for the watermain. He then asked if he would be forced <br />to hook up when the watermain is extended. <br /> <br />Council Member Broussard Vickers indicated that the assessment would need to be paid <br />but noted the hook up fee would not need to be paid until his well failed and he needed to <br />hook up to City water. <br /> <br />Mr. Hurt asked ifhe would lose his well ifhe hooked up and the well had not failed. Ms. <br />Moore-Sykes indicated it has been the City's policy to cap wells due to safety issues <br />surrounding an open well. <br /> <br />Mayor Swedberg asked how the assessment is paid if the house is sold. City Attorney <br />Hoeft indicated the assessment would have to be paid at the time of sale and noted that <br />who pays the assessment is up to the negotiation of the buyer and seller. He then noted <br />that the cost of hooking up will go up in the future and the homeowners could save <br />money by hooking up now rather than waiting. <br /> <br />Mayor Swedberg indicated residents would be responsible for the assessment, a plumbing <br />cost to get the water line from the street to the house, and a hook up fee. <br /> <br />Mr. Hurt asked for a cost per lineal foot to run the line from the street to the house. Ms. <br />Moore-Sykes indicated it would be a private plumbing cost determined by the rate of the <br />plumber chosen. City Engineer Peterson estimated a cost of $20.00 or $30.00 per foot <br />depending on how the pipe is installed. <br /> <br />Council Member Broussard Vickers noted the hook up fee is approximately $2,000. <br /> <br />Mayor Swedberg asked how soon residents needed to pay the assessment. <br /> <br />Council Member Broussard Vickers indicated Council could determine the time frame. <br /> <br />Council Member Capra asked if there is a provision for seniors because there are some <br />who live along the proposed extension. <br /> <br />Page 3 of 28 <br />