10-24-95 Council Special Minutes

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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 24, 1995 such as on "L" interestions. This particular lot was impacted by that change. A minimum assessment of 75 feet and a maximum assessment of 125 feet still applies. Pedersen pointed out that the McDonough property is 1 1/2 acres in size. Therefore, the policy assumes the property is worth more than the minimum 75 foot lot having 10,000 square feet. Mr. McDonough reported that with the curbing that was installed, his property has 36 feet of frontage on the road. Most of the curbing for Lake Street rounded the corner onto Lakeshore in front of the neighboring property. Morelan stated that he understood what the McDonough's were saying. However, he pointed out that if the lot were located in the middle of Lake Street, the lot could have been assessed for the its entire width, since the situation could be that the property would be subdividable. Scalze asked if the property as it sits is subdividable. The City Administrator replied that it was not since there would not be adequate frontage on an improved street for a second lot. Scalze pointed out that the property at 155 Lake Street is a lot smaller, but is paying almost the same assessment. Morelan noted that 155 Lake Street is paying for its entire width along the street. Fahey stated that the City has an assessment policy and tries to apply it consistently. A great deal of discussion went into the drafting of the policy. Fahey also noted that the policy has been reviewed by a district court judge, who felt it was fair. Fahey stated that although he understands the McDonough's objection and concern, the assessment will stand unless the Council sees fit to change the policy. Mrs. McDonough stated that at the improvement hearing she was told that her maximum assessment would be for 75 feet of frontage. McDonough asked when that rule was changed. 20