04-19-93 Council Workshop Minutes

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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL APRIL 19, 1993 equalization to address the single frontage factor or other unique characteristics which could reduce assessable front footage. The Administrator explained that a quick analysis of some of the City's streets was done, and based on that analysis he was recommending a 75% cutoff for use of the modifying factor for assessable footage. The City Administrator also pointed out that a decision must be made on finalizing the formula for assessing apartment complexes. Morelan asked what the City considers to be an urban street. The City Administrator reported that anytime a street is reconstructed, the City will attempt to reconstruct to urban design. Morelan suggested that in some cases the surmountable curbing should be allowed. It was noted that County roads are construction to rural standards. Morelan pointed out that the policy does not address rehabilitation of rural streets. The City Administrator pointed out that on page 4 the policy indicates that the existing road section will be maintained if it has adequate life in it to maintain. The Administrator pointed out that Jackson Street and Noel Drive are examples of streets with enough life left in them to warrant overlays rather than reconstruction. Nagle asked if residents could petition for a rural section roadway. The City Administrator replied that the City could consider such a petition, but staff's recommendation is that rural sections not be maintained if a rural section doesn't make sense. The Administrator reported that if staff is doing its job, it would recommend maintaining a rural section for a street before anyone even petitioned for it. Hanson pointed out that to continue a rural section on Lake Street would be detrimental since a rural section provides no control of water run-off. Nagle asked if an overlay is considered maintenance that could be paid for by residents or is an overlay considered rehabilitation. Page 7