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City Council Regular Meeting - OS/23/05 Minutes - Page 22 hearing schedule and proposal to package this project with the South Owasso Boulevard project to obtain more favorable bids. Ms. Bloom reviewed the various components involved in the reconstruction process, including infrastructure and private property amenities; and responded to Council questions and comments related to the proposed reconstruction project. Ms. Bloom specifically addressed the dead end on site at Grandview Town Homes and staffs intent to maintain a paved section (as a drive-over curb with bollards or reflector signs) for emergency access. Ms. Bloom reviewed proposed assessment breakdowns, as outlined in the staff report dated May 23, 2005; projecting $41.01 per foot as per the Assessment Policy with the adjusted cost projected at $25.00 per foot and project financing implications, as well as the Assessment Policy related to institutional uses. Ms. Bloom further reviewed assessments paid by the church in 1986 for previous improvements. Mayor Klausing opened the Public Hearing at 8:34 p.m. John Kysylyczyn, 3083 N Victoria Street Mr. Kysylyczyn, while noting that he was not a resident in this area, spoke to past hostile positions taken by Councilmembers regarding surcharges for church properties, and expressed his disagreement; opining it an unfair "slap in the face" to voters, churches and similar organizations. Pete Drake, Lead Pastor, Real Life Church, 2353 N Chatsworth Street Mr. Drake noted that his parish was aware of the neighborhood's desire to fix the street; but further noted that the projected cost of the project was twice what it would normally have cost. Mr. Drake, from the church's perspective and as owner of their property as well as recently-acquired 2315 Lovell as well, noted that the proposed assessments would total in excess of $21,000;