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CITY OF GEM LAKE MINUTES OF PUBLIC HEARING NO. C2006-01 10 April 2006 Gem Lake Public Hearing No. C2006-01 was convened at 7:04 PM on Monday, 10 April 2006 in the first floor meeting room of Tousley Ford. Mayor Emeott, Councilors Watson, Bosak, Schilling and Rasmussen, Clerk Magnuson anti Prniect 1=nvineer Mitchell were present_ Also present were the following residents: Molly McPhillips Ben McPhillips Carol Schacht Mary Janssen 3619 Big Fox Road 3619 Big Fox Road 1201 Little Fox Lane 1161 Little Fox Lane Cheryl Kirchoff Ken Kirchoff Jim Kohler Rollie Birkebak 3744 Big Fox Road 3744 Big Fox Road 3673 Big Fox Road 3775 Big Fox Road Tim Heil Sherren Heil Kimberly Anderson-Uzpen Robert Uzpen 3800 Big Fox Road 3800 Big Fox Road 3646 Big Fox Road 3646 Big Fox Road Kelly Jonas Duane Berkas Diane Sweet Mark Sweet 3647 Big Fox Road 3674 Big Fox Road 3756 Big Fox Road 3756 Big Fox Road Dawn Segennark Craig Rafferty 3635 Big Fox Road 3750 Big Fox Road Motion by Bosak, Second by Watson to approve the agenda for the public hearing was unanimously approved. Clerk Magnuson reported that the public hearing was properly noticed with Public Notice No. 2006-09a published in the White Bear Press on 29 March 2006 and Public Notice No. 2006-09d mailed on 28 March 2006 to all fee title owners of real property on Big Fox Road and Little Fox Lane based upon records of Ramsey County Property Records and Revenue. Mayor Emeott made opening remarks, stating that the process of securing a feasability study for the reconstruction of city streets began 2003, was ordered in April, 2005, upgraded in July 2005 to include city water and sewer, and ^� reviewed in March, 2006. The final feasability study for the work is to be presented here this evening. Emeott noted the inclusion of city water and sewer in he feasability study was consistent with best management practices and the time line established in the Gem Lake Comprehensive Municipal Plan of 1997. Emeott indicated that the City is also having a feasability study completed for development of a City Water Plan which at some time in the near future could put city water in proximity to the Big Fox/Little Fox neighborhood. The primary purpose of this hearing is to receive the Project Engineer's Feasability Study and receive public comment from those affected by the proposed improvements. Engineer Mitchell then presented the Feasability Study and the Summary, copies of which are attached hereto. Following Mitchell's presentation, Motion by Schilling, Second by Bosak to accept the Feasability Report for Public Improvement Project No. 2006-01 was unanimously approved. Clerk Magnuson then read into the record written comments received from Don Hewitt of 3614 Big Fox Road and Thomas Hansen of 1231 Little Fox Lane, copies of which are attached hereto. Mayor Emeott then opened the floor for public comment as follows: CAROL SCHACHT Why 3 '/2" asphalt? Mitchell responds to provide for 1 ''/2" overlay in future - additional $80m for 2". Discussion of financing. Magnuson- 5% to 6% interest (guess) and up to 20 years. Opposed to installation of speed bumps. DIANE SWEET Would water be installed to property lines? Magnuson -Yes. MARK SWEET Do costs shown include drain tiles and replacement of subsurface soils as needed or planned. Mitchell responds per plans. Are there estimates of pipe installation costs for the future? Mitchell -No. They have terrible well water and spend a substantial amount to treat same. - 1 -