10-10-2022 Assessment Hearing Minutes (Ryan Drive-Woodlynn Ave)

Home Browse Search

MINUTES CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING (ASSESSMENT HEARING) OCTOBER 10, 2022 The City Engineer 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 all the assessment to be certified against property taxes for collection over a 10-year period with interest. The City 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. The City Engineer reported that anyone wishing to object to the proposed assessment must 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. The City Administrator reported that a pre -project appraisal was done to recognize the benefit received from the improvements. There were two property owners from the Ryan Drive area in attendance: Lee Rossow and Roger Stanke. Roger Stanke, 209 Ryan Drive, stated that he feels there are some issues that need to be addressed. His main concern is that the road was raised by three feet and now stormwater coming down Ryan Drive will run onto his property. He stated the Watershed District had the contractor to connect into his private eight -inch storm sewer pipe. He stated that he asked for a curb along his property so the water would not run into his property, but it was not done. He noted there are sinkholes in the grass areas adjacent to the structures. He stated that he has no problem with the assessment amount for his property, but requested that the water runoff be dealt with before any more payments are made. The City Engineer stated that city staff has been working with Mr. Stanke throughout the project and came to an agreement that the stormwater will be monitored over the next year to determine if any changes need to made. Fischer asked if the steepness of the driveways meets code. The City Engineer stated they meet designs, but are definitely on the steep side. Fischer asked about the sinkholes that Mr. Stanke mentioned. The City Engineer stated they are likely the result of poor soil compaction and will be addressed. Upon motion by Fischer, seconded by Miller, the assessment hearing was closed. Torkelson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTIONNO. 2022-10-111— APPROVE ADOPTING THE ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR STREET IMPROVEMENTS AND SANITARY SEWER FORCEMAININSTALLATION, IMPROVEMENT NO. 2022-04, RYANDRIVE (FROM SPR UCE STREET TO CO UNTR Y DRIVE) AS RECOMMENDED BY CITY ENGINEER, AND SETTING THE INTEREST RATE AT S. 0% The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Miller. Ayes (5). Nays (0). Resolution declared adopted. 0)