The Sturgeon Bay Common Council only had one agenda item of note Tuesday, but it initiated a long discussion during a public hearing Tuesday.
After Bart Hobart spoke to the council and expressed concerns about the special assessment of the sewer and water extensions that impact his and neighbors' property on West Oak Street. Hobart and his neighbors the Dahms, would be assessed $16,000 and $13,000, respectively. He says it is not fair since the two properties do not benefit from the improvements.
Mayor David Ward and Administrator Josh VanLieshout mentioned that the special assessed payments could be deferred after the property is sold or if the land is developed if the council chooses to add the deferment when final city action is taken.
Stantec, Inc. prepared the project plans. After public bidding, Scott DeNoble & Sons Construction, Inc. was awarded the contract for the project for $385,330.84.
No action was taken after the public hearing, which lasted over thirty minutes.
The last piece of business was a Finance/Purchasing and Building Committee recommendation for Cedar Corporation's stormwater utility creation proposal and website. After hearing from the Cedar Corporation representative, the governing body unanimously approved the measure. Two public meetings will be held in advance for input before the project is completed.
