10-10-01 Council Special Minutes

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MINUTES C11'Y COUNCIL OCTOBER 10, 2001 too high. Morelan noted that the City can only assess the amount by which a property benefits from the improvement. Morelan pointed out that both the City and property owners could likely obtain appraisals that would support varying benefits received, and either may or may not be held up by the courts. He also noted the inequities of the fact that properties abutting County roads are not assessed for road improvements, while properties abutting City roads are assessed. Gregor raised an issue about one property on Australian that was not provided a concrete apron given that the driveway consists of Class V. Gregor felt that a concrete apron would have prevented as much dirt from washing down the driveway, into the street, and into the storm sewer system. He also felt that the apron would provide for a more consistent look along the street. The Engineer felt that putting an apron at the end of this dirt driveway would create a place for water to sit and pond. Fahey pointed out that if the driveway is dirt, even a concrete apron will not prevent dirt from eventually getting into the street. Gregor indicated that at the neighborhood meeting the City indicated that the first assessment payment would not be due until May, 2002. The City Administrator indicated that for assessments certified to the County, the first payment will be due May 15, 2002 along with property taxes. Gregor asked about spreading the payments out longer than the 10 years proposed. The City Administrator reported that the City's fiscal advisors have looked at the issue of assessment terms and ] 0 years provides the best economical return. There was no one else presenting wishing to comment on this matter. Upon motion by Fahey, seconded by LaValle, the public hearing was closed Mr. LaValle introduced the following resolution acid moved its adoption: RESOI. UTION NO. 2001-10-221- APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR IMPROVEMENT NO. 98-22 FOR THE AUSTRALIAN/73LUWOOD IMPROVEMENT AS PRESENTED I3Y THE CITY ENGINEER The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Scalze. Ayes (5) LaValle, Scalze, Anderson, Fahey, Montour. Nays (0). Resolution declared adopted.