04-21-1992 CC MIN
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MEETING OF THE ELK RIVER CITY COUNCIL
HELD AT SALK JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
TUESDAY, APRIL 21, 1992
Members Present:
Mayor Tralle, Councilmembers Kropuenske, Holmgren, Dietz
and Schuldt(7:20 p.m.)
Members Absent:
None
Staff Present:
Pat Klaers, City Administrator; Sandra Thackeray, City
Clerk; Peter Beck, City Attorney; Terry Maurer, City
Engineer and Lori Johnson, Finance Director
1. Call Meeting To Order
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the meeting of the Elk River
City Council was called to order at 7:05 p.m. by Mayor Tralle.
2. Consider 4/21/92 City Council Agenda
COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN
AGENDA. COUNCILMEMBER
CARRIED 4-0.
MOVED TO APPROVE THE 4/21/92 CITY COUNCIL
KROPUENSKE SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION
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Westwood Area Assessment Hearing
Terry Maurer, City Engineer, gave a brief history of how the Westwood
project started. He indicated that improvements to the Westwood Area
were discussed and considered by the City Council in September, 1985.
Following City Council review of the 1985 feasibility study and
discussion with property owners, the project was dropped in November,
1985. Terry Maurer stated that the project was reinitiated by the City
Council in January, 1991.
Terry Maurer reviewed the cost comparisons of the project from 1985 to
1992. The total estimated construction of the project according to the
1985 feasibility study was $529,400 as compared to the actual 1992
construction cost of $816,351. Terry Maurer explained that an
estimated assessment for a 75 foot lot in 1985 was $6,049 compared to
$7,371 in 1991. He further explained that an estimated assessment cost
in 1985 for a 150 foot lot was $12,098 compared to $14,075 in 1992.
Terry Maurer noted that with the City's contribution and the proposed
assessment method for the project in 1992, the actual cost will be
$6,315 for a 75 foot lot and $11,851 for a 150 foot lot. He explained
that the assessment amounts are almost the same as they were seven
years ago due to the City'S participation in the assessment costs.
Terry Maurer reviewed the project costs for the different components of
the project and noted that there will be some additions to the project
which will be City funded. He further indicated that there were
several additional overhead costs to this project which will also be
City funded.
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Terry Maurer stated that the City held three open houses to allow the
residents to come in and discuss the five different assessment methods
being considered by the City.
Councilmember Schuldt arrived at this time (7:20 p.m.).
Terry Maurer indicated that the City Council authorized a market study
by Peter J. Patchin and Associates, Inc. The study appraised each
parcel of property affected by the improvement project. A
recommendation was made of each individual property as to what each
parcel of property could bear for an assessment. Terry Maurer stated
that after reviewing the study, staff's recommendation is that all
properties in the project be assessed equal to or less than what the
market study indicates the property can support for benefit.
Terry Maurer stated that several issues were raised at the open house
which have been brought to the City Council for their consideration.
Terry Maurer indicated that it was suggested by some of the residents
that a walkway be included. Terry Maurer stated that staff will be
recommending to add a bituminous paved walkway in areas where no roads
will be built. Terry Maurer also stated that the addition of street
lights were mentioned by the residents. He indicated that the City
will be working with the Municipal Utilities to have some street lights
installed.
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Terry Maurer informed the Council that another issue of concern of many
residents related to wet basements. He indicated that the storm sewer
improvement will not make a reduction in the water table level,
therefore those basements that have water problems caused from the
water table level will not see an improvement. He stated that the
storm sewer improvement will be addressing the surface water issues and
will improve those basements that are wet from surface water.
Terry Maurer explained that there were a few property owners in the
Westwood Area with more than one small lot. He stated that the City
has a provision to allow these homeowners to combine their lots which
would reduce the assessment.
The City Engineer stated that another issue that was brought to the
staff's attention was the two year time frame to hook up to sanitary
sewer. Terry Maurer explained that the City Council considered this
issue at its last meeting and took action to allow a total of four
years prior to mandatory hookup to sanitary sewer if the private system
could meet environmental standards. Terry Maurer informed the
residents that a petition had been received from the residents of the
project area requesting a five year time limit for hookup.
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Terry Maurer reviewed the utility hookup costs. He indicated that
there is a SAC charge of $1,300. He explained that there would be a
charge to bring the sanitary sewer from the street to the home and this
was the responsibility of the homeowner. He indicated that there would
be a charge to the homeowner to abandon their existing septic tank. He
stated there is a WAC charge of $300 and a water meter charge of $66.
He informed the residents that there would also be a charge to bring
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the water service
suggested that some
contractor to see if
from
of
they
the property
the residents
can get better
line to the home. Terry Maurer
get together and contact a
rates as a group.
Terry Maurer stated that another issue which was brought to the City's
attention was partial prepayment of assessments. He indicated that the
City Council also considered this request at its last Council meeting
and authorized partial prepayment prior to certification of the
assessment to the County. He indicated that this is as lenient as a
City can be because of what is allowed by State law.
Terry Maurer informed the residents that an error was made in the
assessment schedules that were mailed to the residents regarding
payment of interest due and payable with the first installment. He
explained that the first year of the assessment only shows one month of
interest and should show 13 months of interest. Terry also informed
the residents that the entire assessment may be paid without interest
until it is certified to the County.
Terry Maurer explained that the assessment schedules
payment period of 10 and 15 years according to the
He indicated that the City will allow payment of up
requested by the property owner.
were run for a
assessment amount.
to 20 years if
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Pat Klaers, City Administrator, explained that the interest shown on
the assessment schedule mailed to the property owners is 8.25%. He
explained that state law used to limit cities to charging no more than
1.5% over the bond sale interest, however, this law has been repealed.
He stated that the City of Elk River's policy has been to stay at the
1.5% interest rate over the bond rate. He stated that the City must
charge enough to cover expenses but not to make a profit. He further
explained that the 1.5% charged over the bond sale interest is used to
pay for delinquent assessments, to cover costs of deferrals and also to
cover costs such as minor project changes and cost overruns. He stated
that if there is any money left from the 1.5%, the money is then
transferred into the Capital projects Fund and used to pay for other
projects or components of the ongoing project.
The City Engineer indicated that the City has received some questions
regarding the Western Area project and the fact that the existing rural
lots are not paying for trunk water main or trunk sewer main costs.
Terry Maurer explained that the City Council is treating the Westwood
Area in the same manner as there are no trunk sewer or water charges
being charged to the Westwood residents.
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Terry Maurer concluded that the recommendation made by staff for the
assessment method, after looking at the five scenarios and after
talking to the residents at the open house, was Assessment Method #1
which assessed properties on a front footage basis. Terry Maurer
explained that after reviewing the market value appraisal by Peter
PatChin, there were six properties that were assessed slightly more
than the market value could support and requested the City Council to
reduce these assessments to a limit at which the market value could
support.
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Peter Beck, City Attorney, reviewed the assessment appeal process.
Peter Beck informed the residents that in order to preserve their right
to appeal, they must submit a written objection signed by the property
owner prior to the conclusion of the assessment hearing. He further
indicated that the property owners also have the right to take their
appeal to the district court. He stated that in order to preserve this
right the property owners must then serve a notice on the City within
30 days of the adoption of the assessment roll and file notice with the
district court within 10 days after the 30 day time frame. The City
Attorney encouraged those people wishing to appeal to submit a signed
statement at this time.
Mayor Tralle opened the public hearing.
Yvonne Hetland, 18810 Boston street - Ms. Hetland indicated she had
some questions she would like to ask prior to appealing her
assessment. She stated her questions revolved around the street
portion of the project in front of her home. Terry Maurer, City
Engineer, indicated that he would be speaking to the Hetland's
regarding closing off this street, however, he was unaware that this
matter would be a determining factor as to whether or not they wish to
appeal their assessment. He suggested that the Hetland's submit an
objection to the assessment at tonight's meeting in order to keep open
their right to appeal.
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Ken Case, 12951 Meadowvale Road - Mr. Case stated that he did not agree
with the City's form of assessment on a front footage basis. He stated
he would like the City to consider assessing property on a unit basis.
He stated that he has a pie shaped lot and the frontage is mostly in
front of his home. He indicated that the assessments have been
calculated in an unfair manner. He stated he would like the Council to
consider assessing the four properties in the Rohlf Addition on a unit
basis due to the size of their lots and due to his lot being an unusual
shape.
Mr. Case indicated that he would be disappointed if the City's bond
rates came in at 8 to 8.5% with the way the market is today. He
indicated that he checked with St. Francis who has the same bond rating
as Elk River and who has recently sold bonds for a sewer and water
project. He stated that their bonds came in a 6.5%.
Mark Davis, 18846 Zumbro - Mr. Davis stated that he was told by staff
that he would save approximately $800 if he removed his lot line and
combined his two lots. He stated that according to the assessment
schedule he received he was not saving any money by removing his lot
line and further stated that after reviewing the other lots in the
neighborhood, he feels he is being assessed unfairly.
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Marvin Weaver, 12815 Meadowvale Road - Mr. Weaver stated that he signed
a petition in opposition to the project and indicated he did not
receive a response to the petition.
Roger Eull, 18880 Boston - Mr. Eull questioned whether the entrances or
curb cuts to the extra lots would be provided.
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Joyce Nichols, 18967 Concord - Ms. Nichols stated she understood that
the project was originated because of wet basements. She questioned
why the City would be putting in storm sewers if the storm sewers would
not eliminate the wet basements. She further commented on the market
study the City had prepared and questioned how a market study could
determine what each family could payor bear for an assessment.
Eleanor Todahl, 18869 Boston Street - Eleanor Todahl stated that people
with larger lots are charged a smaller fee per foot than the smaller
lots. She stated that everyone should pay the same price per foot.
Ms. Todahl informed the people that they should be aware of extra costs
to each resident in order to actually hook up to the sewer and water.
She indicated that her total additional costs would be approximately
$5,357. She further indicated that the project will raise her real
estate taxes $20 per month and she will also be paying a sewer and
water bill of $15 per month.
Cynthia Dahn, 18856 Albany - Cynthia Dahn indicated that she could not
afford to pay for hook up charge and questioned whether this could be
included in the assessment and payable on the real estate taxes.
There being no further comments from the public, Mayor Tralle closed
the public hearing.
Mayor Tralle stated that staff would respond to the questions at this
time.
Terry Maurer informed Yvonne Hetland that he would meet with her
individually at her property to discuss the road.
Peter Beck responded to the question regarding the City assessing on a
front footage basis versus a unit basis. He stated that the City is
faced with legal requirements to not assess in excess of the benefit of
the property and to assess all property uniformly.
Mayor Tralle stated that the average bond rate is 6.78% and that the
City would everything possible to keep the interest rate as low as
possible.
Terry Maurer responded to Mr. Davis' comment regarding removal of lot
lines and his assessment amount. He indicated that the assessment
notices sent were based on two assessment methods. He stated that the
higher of the assessment amounts were sent to the property owners and
stated that some of these assessment amounts would be reduced.
Mayor Tralle stated that the Council will be taking formal action on
the previously received petitions.
Terry Maurer stated that the City will be installing
for people that access their property regularly
than their driveway. He indicated that those who do
lots regularly, but rather infrequently, would
entrance installed.
driveway accesses
at a location other
not access their
not have a driveway
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Terry Maurer explained
basements, which is
situation corrected.
experiencing problems
not be affected by the
that those people experiencing water in their
directly related to surface water, will have this
He indicated that those residents who are
because of the elevation of the ground water will
project.
Pat Klaers explained that market value appraisal of the properties does
not apply what the property owners can afford, but shows the amount of
benefit the property can bear.
Mayor Tralle informed the residents that approximately $270,000 of the
project is the City's contribution and will come from the Capital
Projects Fund.
Councilmember Holmgren indicated that the assessment will add to the
assessed value of the lots.
Peter Beck stated that any charges in excess of the original assessment
such as SAC and WAC charges and bringing the lines from the street to
the home are private costs and could not be made part of the assessment
according to State law.
Mayor Tralle indicated that he received a petition from the residents
of Islandview Third Addition and Lundgren Homes area of the Westwood
Area Improvement Project requesting that the Council consider excluding
them from the project.
COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO DENY THE REQUEST TO EXCLUDE !SLANDVIEW
THIRD ADDITION AND LUNDGREN HOMES FROM THE PROJECT AFTER REVIEWING THE
ENTIRE PROPOSAL. COUNCILMEMBER SCHULDT SECONDED THE MOTION. THE
MOTION CARRIED 5~0.
Mayor Tralle stated that he received another
homeowners of Rohlf's Addition requesting to
Westwood Area Improvement Project.
petition from the
be excluded from the
COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO DENY THE REQUEST TO EXCLUDE ROHLF'S
ADDITION FROM THE PROJECT BASED ON REVIEW OF THE ENTIRE PROPOSAL.
COUNCILMEMBER KROPUENSKE SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
The City Attorney requested the Council to act individually on each
assessment appeal received.
Eleanor Todahl - 18869 Boston Street NW
Mailed Assessment
Proposed Assessment
Appraisal Benefit
$6,943.68
$6,314.43
$8,750.00
COUNCILMEMBER KROPUENSKE MOVED TO DENY THE APPEAL BY ELEANOR TODAHL
BASED ON THE APPRAISAL REPORT WHICH INDICATES THAT THE BENEFIT IS
HIGHER THAN THE ASSESSMENT AMOUNT. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE
MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
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Lavina Hoselton - Lot 3, Part of Lot 2, Block 4, Westwood
Mailed Assessment $6,376.83
Proposed Assessment $5,621.73
Appraisal Benefit $10,000.00
COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO DENY THE APPEAL BY LAVINA HOSELTON
BASED ON THE APPRAISAL REPORT WHICH INDICATES THAT THE BENEFIT IS
HIGHER THAN THE ASSESSMENT AMOUNT. COUNCILMEMBER SCHULDT SECONDED THE
MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
Joyce Nichols - 18967 Concord Street NW
Parcel #1
Mailed Assessment.
Proposed Assessment
Appraisal Benefit
Parcel #2
Mailed Assessment
Proposed Assessment
Appraisal Benefit
$6,102.63
$6,102.63
$9,000.00
$6,102.63
$6,102.63
$8,750.00
COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO DENY THE APPEAL FOR BOTH PARCELS OF
PROPERTY OWNED BY JOYCE NICHOLS BASED ON THE APPRAISAL REPORT WHICH
INDICATES THAT THE BENEFIT IS HIGHER THAN THE ASSESSMENT TO BOTH
PARCELS OF PROPERTY. COUNCILMEMBER KROPUENSKE SECONDED THE MOTION.
THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
Marvin and Lorraine Weaver - 12815 Meadowvale Road
Mailed Assessment $9,039.93
Proposed Assessment $7,934.43
Appraisal Benefit $10,000.00
COUNCILMEMBER SCHULDT MOVED TO DENY
WEAVER BASED ON THE APPRAISAL REPORT
IS HIGHER THAN THE ASSESSMENT.
MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
Roger Tarnowski - 18881 Boston Street
Parcel #1
Mailed Assessment
Proposed Assessment
Appraisal Benefit
Parcel #2
Mailed Assessment
Proposed Assessment
Appraisal Benefit
THE APPEAL FROM MARVIN AND LORRAINE
WHICH INDICATES THAT THE BENEFIT
COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE
$12,021.06
$11,014.26
$17,500.00
$10,236.33
$10,236.33
$17,500.00
COUNCILMEMBER KROPUENSKE MOVED TO DENY THE APPEAL FOR BOTH PARCELS OF
PROPERTY OWNED BY ROGER TARNOWSKI BASED ON THE APPRAISAL REPORT WHICH
INDICATES THAT THE BENEFIT IS HIGHER THAN THE ASSESSMENT FOR BOTH
PARCELS OF PROPERTY. COUNCILMEMBER SCHULDT SECONDED THE MOTION. THE
MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
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Melinda Anderson - 18881 Albany street
Mailed Assessment $6,943.68
Proposed Assessment $6,314.43
Appraisal Benefit $8,750.00
COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO DENY THE APPEAL BY MELINDA ANDERSON
BASED ON THE APPRAISAL REPORT WHICH INDICATES BENEFIT TO THE PROPERTY
HIGHER THAN THE ASSESSMENT AMOUNT. COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ SECONDED THE
MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
Kenneth and Julie Case - 12951 Meadowvale Road
Mailed Assessment $9,039.93
Proposed Assessment $7,934.43
Appraisal Benefit $10,000.00
COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO DENY THE APPEAL BY KENNETH AND JULIE
CASE BASED ON THE APPRAISAL REPORT WHICH INDICATES BENEFIT TO THE
PROPERTY HIGHER THAN THE ASSESSMENT AMOUNT. COUNCILMEMBER SCHULDT
SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
Richard and Yvonne Hetland - 18810 Boston Street
Parcel '1
Mailed Assessment
Proposed Assessment
Appraisal Benefit
$12,589.13
$12,589.13
$18,000.00
Parcel '2
Mailed Assessment
Proposed Assessment
Appraisal Benefit
$11,086.13
$9,999.50
$10,000.00
COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO DENY THE APPEAL FOR BOTH PARCELS OF
PROPERTY OWNED BY RICHARD AND YVONNE HETLAND BASED ON THE APPRAISAL
REPORT WHICH INDICATES BENEFIT HIGHER THAN THE ASSESSMENT AMOUNT FOR
BOTH PARCELS. COUNCILMEMBER SCHULDT SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION
CARRIED 5-0.
Cynthia Dahn - 18856 Albany Street
Mailed Assessment $6,943.68
Proposed Assessment $6,314.43
Appraisal Benefit $8,750.00
COUNCILMEMBER KROPUENSKE MOVED TO
ON THE APPRAISAL REPORT WHICH
ASSESSMENT AMOUNT. COUNCILMEMBER
MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
DENY THE APPEAL BY CYNTHIA DAHN BASED
INDICATES BENEFIT HIGHER THAN THE
SCHULDT SECONDED THE MOTION. THE
Michael McElhone - 18913 Concord Street - Three Parcels
Parcel '1
Mailed Assessment
Proposed Assessment
Appraisal Benefit
$6,943.68
$6,314.43
$8,750.00
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Parcel '2
Mailed Assessment
Proposed Assessment
Appraisal Benefit
parcel '3
Mailed Assessment
Proposed Assessment
Appraisal Benefit
COUNCILMEMBER SCHULDT
BASED ON THE APPRAISAL
ASSESSMENT AMOUNT.
MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
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$6,943.68
$6,314.43
$8,750.00
$6,943.68
$6,314.43
$8,750.00
MOVED TO DENY THE APPEAL ON ALL THREE PARCELS
REPORT WHICH SHOWS BENEFIT HIGHER THAN THE
COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ SECONDED THE MOTION. THE
Parcel '1
Mark and Michelle Davis - 18846 Zumbro Street
Mailed Assessment
Proposed Assessment
Appraisal Benefit
Parcel '2
Mailed Assessment
Proposed Assessment
Appraisal Benefit
COUNCILMEMBER KROPUENSKE MOVED
OWNED BY MARK AND MICHELLE
INDICATES BENEFIT HIGHER THAN
SCHULDT SECONDED THE MOTION.
$6,951.08
$6,321. 07
$9,000.00
$6,951.08
$6,321.07
$9,250.00
TO DENY THE APPEAL FOR BOTH PARCELS
DAVIS BASED ON THE APPRAISAL REPORT WHICH
THE ASSESSMENT AMOUNT. COUNCILMEMBER
THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
Mrs. Roger Eull - 18880 Boston Street
Mailed Assessment $10,611.33
Proposed Assessment $10,611.33
Appraisal Benefit $18,750.00
COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ
ON THE APPRAISAL
ASSESSMENT AMOUNT.
MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
MOVED TO DENY THE APPEAL BY MRS. ROGER EULL BASED
REPORT WHICH INDICATES BENEFIT HIGHER THAN THE
COUNCILMEMBER KROPUENSKE SECONDED THE MOTION. THE
Lila Schaefer - 12903 188th Avenue NW
Parcel 'I
Mailed Assessment
Proposed Assessment
Appraisal Benefit
parcel '2
Mailed Assessment
Proposed Assessment
Appraisal Benefit
$6,885.62
$6,575.08
$10,000.00
$3,051. 43
$3,051. 43
$8,250.00
COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO DENY THE APPEAL
SCHAEFER BASED ON THE APPRAISAL REPORT WHICH
THAN THE ASSESSMENT AMOUNT. COUNCILMEMBER
MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5~0.
OF BOTH PARCELS BY LILA
INDICATES BENEFIT HIGHER
SCHULDT SECONDED THE
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~ 3.1. Consider Resolution Adopting Assessment Roll for Westwood Area
Pat Klaers noted that there were two changes to the assessment roll:
1. Property owned by Aldon and Roberta Berglove should be assessed as
follows:
prD i 75-465-0620
Total Assessment $6,314.43
prD i 75-465-0630
Total Assessment $ -0-
2. Property owned by Lila and Gerald Schaefer should be assessed as
follows:
prD i 75-465-0570
Total Assessment $3,051.43
Mayor Tralle informed the property owners that each property owner will
be notified of the correct assessment amount by mail.
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Councilmember Schuldt stated that the Westwood Area has a long history
of trying to develop a project. He stated that if the project is not
done, some of the property in the area will greatly decrease in value.
He indicated that the City has put as much money into this project as
possible. He further stated that if the project is delayed and comes
up again, the City may not have enough money to put into the project
and the assessments could rise. He stated he is in favor of the
project.
Councilmember
been put into
stated that
time that the
project.
Holmgren stated that much thought and consideration has
this project by both Council and staff. He further
it has been looked at several times and felt that it is
project be completed. He indicated he would support the
Councilmember Kropuenske
into this project than any
the project should have
the City will solve the
indicated that he felt
project.
stated that more time and effort has been put
other project in Elk River. He stated that
been done several years ago and does not feel
problem by delaying it any longer. He
a majority of the people were in favor of the
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Councilmember Dietz indicated he agreed with the other Councilmembers.
He stated he appreciates all the input received from the property
owners. He further stated that he felt the project would eventually be
ordered and that the cost would never be any less than it is now and
further that the project would never be done at a time which would be
agreeable to everyone. He stated that the City has contributed
approximately 30% to the project. Councilmember Dietz indicated he
would vote in favor of the project.
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Mayor Tralle indicated he concurred with the Councilmembers. He
further stated that he would like to lower the assessment amounts if
possible. He proposed a reduction on the total project cost of $25,000
to be deducted from the sanitary sewer assessment with the funds to
come from the capital Improvement Project Fund. The City costs would
be applied to the sanitary sewer lift station. The $25,000 reduction
would be applied on a front footage basis to each property proposed to
be assessed. This reduction would benefit all property owners by about
$2.70 per front foot of sanitary sewer.
Councilmember
reduction. He
the City may
all projects.
Kropuenske stated he does not agree with the $25,000
feels that the City will be setting a precedent and that
not be able to come up with this type of assistance for
COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO LOWER THE ASSESSMENT COST TO THE
RESIDENTS BY $25,000 TO BE DEDUCTED FROM THE SANITARY SEWER ASSESSMENT
WITH THE FUNDS TO COME FROM THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT FUND.
COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-1.
Councilmember Kropuenske opposed.
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COUNCILMEMBER
ADOPTING THE
IMPROVEMENT.
CARRIED 5-0.
SCHULDT MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 92-32, A RESOLUTION
FINAL ASSESSMENT ROLL IN THE MATTER OF THE WESTWOOD AREA
COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION
3.2. Resolution Awarding Bid for Westwood Area Improvement Project
COUNCILMEMBER KROPUENSKE MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 92-33, A RESOLUTION
ACCEPTING BID FROM NORTHDALE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY AND AUTHORIZING
EXECUTION OF CONTRACT IN THE MATTER OF THE WESTWOOD AREA IMPROVEMENT OF
1992. COUNCILMEMBER SCHULDT SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED
5-0.
Terry Maurer stated that revised notices will be sent to property
owners some time in May. He further stated that a letter will be sent
to the property owners showing sample assessment spreads in time frames
of 10, 15 and 20 years. He indicated that property owners should
contact City Hall to inform staff of the timetable in which they wish
to spread their assessment.
5. Adjournment
There being no further
ADJOURN THE MEETING.
MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
business, COUNCILMEMBER KROPUENSKE MOVED
COUNCILMEMBER SCHULDT SECONDED THE MOTION.
TO
THE
The meeting of the Elk River City Council adjourned at 9:50 p.m.
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Sandra Thackeray
City Clerk