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City of CenterviJIe February 27, 2002 Council Minutes Council Member Nelson commented that this is not the juncture where Council determines the assessments because there will be a public hearing at that time. Council Member Broussard Vickers indicated Council needed to determine whether to order the plans and specifications which costs money and she is concerned that ifthe developer does not agree with the assessment and challenges it, the City could end up paying the difference. Mr. Bruce Lattau of 7246 Main Street asked whether the City had considered doing a feasibility study coming from Peltier Lake Drive rather than along Main Street. He then commented that using that route would incorporate 50 or 60 residents onto City water rather than only 10 residents if water is run along Main Street. Mr. Peterson indicated that it was nearly twice as far to extend the watermain along Pelter Lake Drive to reach the Shores. He then indicated that Peltier Lake Drive will need to be rebuilt in the upcoming years and the City would look at extending the watermain at that time. He further indicated that when asked to do a feasibility study his firm determines thc shortest route for the study. Council Member Capra commented that per lot these assessments are less than the average that is usually around $8,000. Mr. Peterson agreed that the amounts are a fairly standard assessment. Council Member Capra asked if the City had heard any more information from Mound Trail. Ms. Moore-Sykes indicated she had not heard anything from Mound Trail. Mr. Lattau asked whether Council would consider doing a feasibility study coming from the other direction. Mr. Peterson indicated extending along Main Street was approximately 1600 feet and extending along Peltier Lake Drive would be 3200 feet. Mr. Lattau indicated he had overheard the developer and the City Engineer discussing the project after the last meeting. He then expressed concern that the City Engineer was working with the developer to figure out the numbers and questioned whether the City Engineer is looking out for the interests of the City or the developer. Mr. Lattau asked for clarification of the conversation he overheard because he felt the conversation was inappropriate. Mr. Peterson eXplained that he speaks to the developer all the time and has to communicate with him if the City wants water in the development. Mr. Lattau commented the developer wants water but none of the other residents do. Council Member Nelson clarified that the City wants water and the developer does not want the water. Mr. Lattau commented that, if the City wants water, then the City should get as many residents involved as possible and go the other way. Page 6 of 24 ., .