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The t~yor then directed the Manager to read the des- cription of the general nature and estimated cost of the proposed improvement and the area proposed to be assessed therefor, as stated in the published notice of hearing- After reading of the notice, all persons present were afforded opportunity to be heard, and the names and addresses of the persons appearing and heard by the Council, and the substance of the views presented by them were as follows: I Improvement ST-71-8 MR. EDWARD SALVERDA, 646 County Road C: Referring to pictures shown by Mr. Short, asked how often there was such a heavy rainfall. MR. DIRK POSTEMA, 953 W. Millwood Avenue: Said that he used to own all of the property north of Millwood and saw no purpose in having a storm sewer there. He had seen many heavy rains the~e but had never seen water standing there. If you have a downpour, anybody could see water there. From that piece of property it's a natural slope and there are no washouts. He would like to see the street improved. No point to the storm sewer because the water drains by itself anyway. MR. THOMAS SWANSON, 1037 Brenner: Has lived at this address for 10 years. Referred to the first three slides shown by Mr. Short and said that was the only time in 10 years he could recall any kind of water like that. It has natural drainage which is the access to Little Lake Josephine. Opposed to the improvement. VIRGINIA EICHENAUER, 966 Millwood: Said they're at the low point and have no problem. They have natural drainage that goes to little Josephine. They have no water in the basement or yard. Said she sees no need for the sewer. Further, if the culverts are open they have no problem with the street. Mayor Linebarger indicated he had received a number of calls from people north of that location complaining about the condition of the street. Mrs. Eichenauer said all the street needs is a "decent grade".