01-13-93 Council Minutes - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

MINUTES CITY COUNCIL JANUARY 13, 1993 Scalze pointed out that a good share of the City's housing stock was constructed in the 1960's and 1970's. The City also has a low commercial base and large housing stock of modern homes. Scalze indicated that she would like to review assessment policies of cities with similar situations. Pedersen suggested that staff develop several models for the Council's review and show the impact on both the homeowner and the general fund. Aanson also noted that a good percent of the City's land is tax-exempt. Mr. Morelan introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION N0. 93-1-14 - INSTRUCTING THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR AND CITY ENGINEER TO REVIEW THE CITY'S ASSESSMENT POLICY AND MAKE A RECOMMENDATION TO THE COUNCIL FOR REVISIONS TO THAT POLICY WHICH WOULD BE CONSISTENT WITH STATE LAW REQUIREMENTS AND WHICH WOULD INVOLVE THE LEAST POSSIBLE COST TO THE CITY The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Scalze. Ayes (4) Morelan, Scalze, Pedersen, Hanson. Nays (0). Resolution declared adopted. The City Administrator suggested that he would have a recommendation within the next month. Scalze noted that whatever assessment policy is adopted will be precedent-setting, and there will be a number of street reconstruction projects in the next 20 years. Scalze pointed out that some cities have a storm water assessment, and suggested that Little Canada look into that. Scalze pointed out that all properties in the City are draining water, and the issue of storm water drainage was never addressed with older homes. ASSESSMENT Mrs. Scalze introduced the following resolution and REAPPOR- moved its adoption: TIONMENT RESOLUTION NO. 93-1-15 - APPROVING THE ASSESSMENT REAPPORTIONMENT FOR 622 LABORE ROAD AS RECOMMENDED BY CITY STAFF The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Pedersen. Ayes (4) Scalze, Pedersen, Hanson, Morelan. Nays (0). Resolution declared adopted. Page 13