1966 301-328 _ 9-26 cont. to 10-24-1966

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18 Councilman Rosselli asked if work has been done in accordance with plans and specifications. Public Works Director stated work has been done in accordance with plans and speci- fications. Public Works Director stated work has been done in accordance with plans and speci= fications, and assessments spread on an equal basis. Councilman Rosselli questioned how figures were arrived at and asked if Public Works Director met with people he had planned to meet with last meeting. City Attorney stated that not only paving costs went into the improvement of the alleys; there were also storm drains that had to be put in, acquisition expenses are a part of the assessment district expenses and computed in the total. Councilman Petersen questioned 3 fences that were taken down during paving of alleys. Director of Public Works stated that he had met with Mr. Bud Grace, owner of one of the fences, and that said fence encroached on the public right-of-way. Mr, Procter, Atherton, President of Town Hall Association, appeared to protest cost of construction and assessments. Councilman Rosselli questioned if the construction standards were higher than needed for alley improvements. Public Works Director stated that pavement must be constructed to withstand use by large trucks, such as delivery trucks, fire equip- ment, etc. Councilman Henderson questioned, when improvement district is formed, are people involved mailed notices from City that this is going to be done. Council was informed that property owners are notified by mail of formation of District, and of estimated costs as well as final costs. Councilman Petersen stated that at last week's meeting, Public Works Director was asked to mail through Mr. William Graham, an Attorney, a letter to Mr, Mike Determan, a property owner who lives out of state, letting him know action of Council and telling him of continued public hearing. Councilman Petersen asked, was this done. Director of Public Works stated that he had sent out an Air Mail, Certified letter to Mr. Determan and as yet, has received no response, from Mr. Determan, nor Mr. Graham. Councilman -Granger stated that people in assessment districts like this, should be notified as to exactly what steps are to be taken, before anything is done. Frank Olivera, 220 Madison, appeared to protest high cost of improvements. Will Evans, 229 Madison appeared to protest high cost of assessments, Councilman Petersen stated people in District were advised as to the estimates of the improvements, at the previous public hearing; at the time bid was awarded, no one appeared to object, Councilman Petersen moved to close the public hearing, seconded by Councilman Rosselli and carried. Councilman Petersen moved to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 5167 CON- FIRMING ASSESSMENTS AND ASSESSMENT DIAGRAM,ALLEY IMPROVEMENTS DISTRICT - 1966, seconded by Councilman Keekley and carried on roll call vote,