10-10-01 Council Special Minutes

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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 10, 2001 Mr. LaValle introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTIONNO. 2001-10-218 -APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE ASSESSMENT ROI,I. FOR IMPROVEMENT NO. 2001-OS FOR LITTLE CANADA ROAD/McMENEMY ROAD PARKING LOT AS PRESENTED 73Y TIIE CITY ENGINEER The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Scalze. Ayes (5) LaValle, Scalze, Anderson, Fahey, Montour. Nays (0). Resolution declared adopted. IMP NO. Mayor Fahey opened the Public Hearing to consider adoption of the 98-22 - assessment roll for Improvement No. 98-22, improvement of Australian AUSTRALIAN/ Avenue from Lakeshore Avenue to its westerly termination and BLUWOOD Bluwood Avenue from Lakeshore Avenue to its westerly termination IMPROVEMENT by road reconstruction, concrete curb and gutter, drainage improvements, and hydrant installation. The City Engineer reviewed project costs that are as follows: Total Project Actual Cost Assessable Australian Avenue Feasibility $124,525.00 $61,254.43 Est. Actual $109,200.00 $59,272.29 Bluwood Avenue Feasibility $179,415.00 $60,317.46 Est. Actual $130,000.00 $60,317.46 The City Engineer reported that City is proposing to assess 85% of street reconstruction costs based on a 30-foot wide, urban section street. Storm sewer, watermain, and sanitary sewer costs are not included in the assessment. The Engineer noted that the City caps the maximum street assessment rate at $47.25 per front foot. He also explained the City's assessment policy that assessed a 75-foot minimum and 125 foot maximum for non-dividable residential properties. Odd shaped lot assessments are based on lot area. Side lots for double-frontage lots are assessed at 20% of the abutting footage. The Engineer explained the assessment payment options available to property owners, and noted that if assessments are not paid within the first 30 days after adoption, they are certified to Ramsey County for collection with property