10-26-11 Council Workshop Minutes

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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 26, 2011 adoption of the assessment (through November 28, 201 1) with no interest. After that 30 -day period, the unpaid assessment balance will be certified to Ramsey County and spread for collection with property taxes for a 10 year period at 5.25% interest. The Engineer noted that once an assessment balance is certified to the County, the property owner can pay it in full during the 10 -year period. However, that payment should be paid by November 15th of any given year in order to avoid the next year's interest being added to the pay -off amount. The Engineer also pointed out those property owners on a fixed income can utilize an assessment deferral if they meet certain criteria. He noted, however, that interest continues to accrue on deferred assessments. 'l'he City Engineer reviewed the proposed Final Assessment Roll as well as an assessment amortization schedule showing the payments and interest should an assessment be certified to Ramsey County for collection with property taxes. One gentleman indicated that he was present representing his sister and asked if this hearing was for additional improvements. The City Engineer explained the improvement and assessment process, and noted that the proposed assessment being considered this evening is for the work that was completed on Payne Avenue this summer. A property owner at 2979 Payne Avenue asked if during the course of the project, the City discovered anything relative to water issues in the area. The City Engineer reported that when the bituminous was milled out, the subgrade of the street was found to be in good shape. Only a few spots required correction. He indicated that drainage structures on the north and south ends of the street were replaced. The Engineer stated that this should eliminate some of the street flooding that occurs on Payne Avenue. He also reported that the bolts in the watermain were found to have corroded, and these were replaced with stainless steel bolts. This property owner reported that during the heavy rainfall that occurred in July there was a great deal of flooding as the storm sewer system as not fully functional. A property along Edgerton Street lost its basement. The City Engineer noted that no storm sewer system could handle the run -off that occurred from the storm event that took place. He pointed out that backyard drainage swales were still functioning. The project contractor got out as quickly as possible to fully open the storm sewers. He noted that during any street project, storm sewers must be protected from erosion. The storm sewer was still functioning, just not at full capacity. It was noted that there is no one present from the general public wishing to comment on this matter. It was also noted that the City has received no written objections to the assessment. 4