2004-01-29 CC Resident Input Meeting - 2004 Street

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City of Centerville January 29, 2004 Resident Input Meeting Minutes corner lots and the church’s current water services and assessments associated with that service. Mr. Peterson stated that the road should be brought to a typical size with each side of the existing street being widened, and explained the Church’s proposed assessment. Mr. Peterson stated that the computation was based on an equivalent lot basis. Mr. Peterson stated further research would need to be completed in regards to the Church’s current water connection and associated assessment. An audience member commented that the downtown area had been requesting water for many years and water still is not in that area and why is the City looking at installing it in all of these other areas. Acting Mayor Broussard Vickers stated that Anoka County intends on widening County Road 14/Main Street in 2006 and at that same time, it would be the most cost effective time to install municipal services to that area. Mr. Theodore Hippe, 1833 Center Street, questioned whether the storm ditch would be finished which stops three (3) homes away from him at Eagle Trail. Mr. Peterson stated that he was not sure about the current vegetation along the ditch but would be looking into the area. Council Member Capra stated that the current drainage is a beehive in that area and council is looking at ways for residents to discharge their sump pumps into drain tiles to assist in alleviating surface water. Mr. Fred Curran, 6907 Oak Circle, stated that he and his neighbor paid for the installation of a culvert located in his yard and the City has never cleaned it out. Mr. Curran asked if the existing culvert could be relocated or extended to the rear of his yard. Mr. Peterson stated that a pipe could be run the entire way. Mr. Curran questioned the method used to calculate the storm sewer assessment dollar amount when everyone benefits. Mr. Dave Lutz, 7170 Shad Avenue, questioned whether the City would dredge the ditch or check the culvert by his home and if they would build a catch basin. Mr. Lutz felt that residents would not be getting their monies worth if these issues were not addressed. Mr. Peterson stated that they would research the possibility of including Mr. Lutz’ suggestions in the project and that the City would need to secure access to the areas. Acting Mayor Broussard Vickers stated that there would be additional charges for hooking into the water system of $1,500 and a water meter fee of $290 that are not included in the assessment estimates. Acting Mayor Broussard Vickers stated that residents do not have to immediately hook up to the water if their well is in working condition or not contaminated, that a stub will be placed in their front yard. When the current well breaks down or becomes contaminated is when the connection will occur. Mr. Lutz questioned the hookup fees and their purpose. It was explained to Mr. Lutz that the fees for hookup assist the maintenance of the water system and infrastructure. Mr. Lutz felt that the fees for hookup and water meter should be a part of the assessment and it was not reasonable to him. Acting Mayor Broussard Vickers stated that the City needed to maintain the infrastructure. Mr. Lutz stated that Shad Avenue was built in Page 3 of 9