10-20-2004 Council Special Minutes

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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 20, 2004 certify the assessment balance to Ramsey Cowity for collection with property taxes. The assessment balance will be spread for 10 years at 5.5% interest. 1t was pointed out that after certification of the assessment to the County, it could still be paid off in full at any time. However, payment should be made prior to November 15 of any given year. After November I5°i, the next year's interest is added to the assessment balance. There was no one present from the general public wishing to comment on this assessment. No oral or written objections to the assessment were received. Upon motion by Blesener, seconded by Fahey, the public hearing was closed. M, r. Blesener introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: REb'O1,UTION NO. 2(109-70-2.i 0 -ADOPTING THE ASSESSMENT ROLL. FOR MIDDLE STREET, IMPRO vEMENT NO. 2004-ZQ AS SU13M]TTED 13Y CITY STAFT The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Allan. Ayes (4) Blesener, Allan, Fahey, Montour. Nays (0). Ttesolution declared adopted. IMP. NO. Mayor Fahey opened the Public Bearing Yo consider adoption of the 2002-OG - assessment roll for the improvement of Twin Lake Blvd. by watermain TWIN LAKE installation and Twin Lake Road and Twin Lake Trail by watermain AREA installation, road reconstruction, including concrete curb and gutter, and storm drainage enhancements. Fahey acknowledged that there have been delays in the construction process for the Twin Lake Area, and noted that the City has a liquidated damages provision in its contract with the contractor. The City will be looking at the issue to determine if the delays were beyond the control of the contractor, or whether it should enforce the liquidated damages clause. Fahey also indicated that if there are issues with driveway restoration, punch list items that need completion, etc., that property owners discuss these concerns with the City's Public Works Director. Fahey indicated that tonight's Public Hearing is an opportunity for property owners to file a written or oral objection to their proposed assessment. First, however, the City Engineer will review project costs and assessment specifics.