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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, September 21, 2009 Page 6 rent Assessment Policy, as well as an assessment deferral process and criteria available through the City's Finance Department. Ms. Bloom noted that the as- sessment period was for 15 years, with a prepayment option and window of op- portunity available before the assessments were certified to Ramsey County on November 2, 2009 for initial assessment in 2010. Ms. Bloom advised that the to- tal project costs, as originally estimated by the engineers for the feasibility study had been $32.30; however, due to the competitive bids received, those costs had been reduced by 29.6% at $23.75 per linear foot for the 17 affected parcels. Mayor Klausing opened and closed the Public Hearing at 7:58 p.m. to receive public comment on the proposed 2009 Assessments for Improvement Project No. P-07-02, with no one appearing to speak. City Manager Malinen and City Engi- neer Deb Bloom both confirmed that staff had received no written or oral objec- tions to the assessment notices. 12. Business Items (Action Items) a. Adopt a Resolution Adopting and Confirming 2009 Assessments for Im- provements P-07-02 Pust moved, Johnson seconded, adoption of Resolution No. 10753 entitled, "Resolution Adopting and Confirming 2009 Assessments for City Project P-07- 02." Mayor Klausing expressed his appreciation of the completion and closure of this particular roadway project that heralded to his previous volunteer service on the City's Planning Commission. Roll Call Ayes: Pust; Johnson; and Klausing. Nays: None. b. Adopt a Resolution Awarding the Bid for the Watermain Replacement Pro- ject for Churchill Oxford Streets Public Works Director Duane Schwartz briefly summarized the watermain re- placement project in City right-of--way along Lexington Avenue between Woodhill and Judith Avenues; and Churchill Street between Woodhill Avenue and County Road C-2 as detailed in Request for Council Action dated September 21, 2009. Mr. Schwartz reviewed previous discussions and consideration of lining technol- ogy that was subsequently rejected due to exorbitant costs and lack of confidence in this new technology; the age and condition of this section of infrastructure and increased maintenance required; it's location in backyards, creating additional li- ability for the City in accessing and repairing the line on private property due to topographical obstructions found on those private properties.