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Motion by Council Member Travis, seconded by Council Member Sweeney <br /> to approve the agenda with the noted additions. All in favor. Motion carried <br /> unanimously. <br /> VII. PETITIONS AND COMPLAINTS <br /> Main Street Letter <br /> Mr. March stated he received an e-mail letter from Jerry and Mary Jo Helmbrecht, <br /> 1745 Main Street, regarding traffic passing on the shoulders of Main Street. He <br /> explained this has become a concern for pedestrian traffic and asked if a sign <br /> could be posted stating "No Passing on Shoulders ". Mr. March indicated the <br /> residents noted the amount of traffic on this roadway has increased in number and <br /> speed. He stated the residents would like to see higher patrolling and fining in <br /> this area. <br /> Council Member Sweeney stated it is currently illegal to pass on the shoulder and <br /> signs are not needed for such an occurrence. City Attorney Hoeft explained that <br /> this item has been a topic of discussion and stronger enforcement is needed. <br /> Council Member Broussard Vickers asked if the shoulder on Main Street could be <br /> repainted to deter residents from driving on the shoulders. City Attorney Hoeft <br /> stated this is a County road and the issue would have to be brought before the <br /> County. <br /> Council Member Nelson requested that this item be added to the formal letter to <br /> the Police Department to have strict enforcement of those passing on the right. <br /> The Council concurred on this issue. <br /> Hunter's Crossing Assessments <br /> Larry Woiak addressed the Hunter's Crossing Assessments. He explained that he <br /> does not feel that his property value would increase at the same rate of the <br /> assessment. Mr. Woiak stated he is being charged $9,000 to run water and $7,000 <br /> for sewer in front of his house, with the price of hook up fees on top of the current <br /> assessments. <br /> Mr. Woiak stated he objects to the high fees because the developer is only paying <br /> $2,000 per lot while the property owner is having to pay $16,000. He explained <br /> the developer will be making a large profit on this development at the expense of <br /> the nearby residents. <br /> Mr. March stated that at the last meeting, the Council approved the preliminary <br /> specifications and the preliminary costs would be more complete after the <br /> preliminary specifications were received. He indicated the Council would again <br /> review the fees after the plans were complete to approve or deny the assessments. <br /> Page 5of12 <br />