11-21-2016 Special Meeting Minutes (Assess Hearings)

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MINUTES IMPROVEMENT HEARINGS NOVEMBER 21, 2016 The City Administrator reported that anyone wishing to object to the proposed assessment should do so in writing at this time. Submitting a written objection will preserve the property owners right to contest the assessment in District Court. There were no written objections received. There were no additional comments from the general public. Upon motion by Keis, seconded by Fischer, the assessment hearing was closed. Keis introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 2016-11-202 — ADOPTING THE ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR IMPROVEMENT NO. 2016-01, DEMONT A VENUE (FROM MCMENEMY STREET TO SA VAGE LANE) BY FULL DEPTH RECLAMATION INCLUDING CONCRETE CURB AND GUTTER REPAIR, DRIVEWAYAPPROACH WORICAND WATERMAIN MAINTENANCE AS RECOMMENDED BY CITY STAFF. The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Fischer. Ayes (5). Nays (0). Resolution declared adopted. IMPROVEMENT Mayor Keis opened the Assessment Hearing to consider the adoption of NO. 2016-02 special assessments for Improvement No. 2016-02, Morrison Avenue MORRISON (from Demont Avenue to the south end) by full depth reclamation and STREET paving including concrete curb and gutter repair, driveway approach work, and watermain maintenance. The City Engineer reviewed project costs, noting that the initial estimate was $83,127.60 with the final estimated cost at $80,429.85. He noted there are some driveways on this street that may also receive credits. He stated the property on McMenemy that has rear frontage on Morrison will not be assessed because there is no benefit to thein since the whole backyard is wetland. He then reviewed assessment payment methods which provide for payment (either in full or part) with no interest within the first 30 days after the assessment is adopted, or allowing the assessment to be certified against property taxes for collection over a 10 year period at an interest rate of 3.75%. The Engineer noted that after certification assessments can be paid off early to the County at any time. He suggested, however, that payments should be made prior to November 15t" in the given year or the County will add the next year's interest to the balance.