09-24-2018 Council Meeting Packet

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2 Proposed Assessments On August 27, 2018 the City Council approved Resolution No. 18-106, calling the hearing on the proposed assessment for the West Shadow Lake Drive Area Municipal Utility Extension project. The total cost of the improvement with contingencies and overhead is $1,753,756.00. The amount to be assessed is $943,343.00 and the balance of $810,413.00 is proposed to be funded from the trunk area and unit fund. The proposed assessment role is enclosed. The assessments would be payable over 15 years at an interest rate of 5 percent. A property owner may pay the entire assessment on the property with interest accrued to the date of payment to the City. However, no interest will be charged if the entire assessment is paid by November 1, 2019. The amount will be certified to Anoka County prior to November 30, 2019 for collection with property taxes payable in 2020. A public hearing is required by law prior to consideration to adopt the assessments. Property owners have the opportunity to comment on the proposed assessment during the hearing. Notice of the hearing was published in the Quad Press two weeks prior to the hearing. Mailed notice was also provided to property owners in accordance with statutory provisions. Written or oral objections to the assessments may be considered at the meeting. No appeal to district court may be taken as to the amount of an assessment unless a written objection signed by the affected property owner is filed with the municipal clerk prior to the assessment hearing or presented to the presiding officer at the hearing. Pending completion of the hearing, staff is anticipating City Council consideration, to award the construction contract, at the October 8, 2018 regular meeting. Joint Powers Agreement with Anoka County As part of the West Shadow Lake Drive Project the City is proposing to construct a cul-du-sac at the end of the road to improve safety and emergency vehicle access. The cul-du-sac is located partially on County Park property. The County will provide a permanent easement for the roadway. The project also includes construction of a temporary by-pass road through the Golf Course property. The County will provide a temporary roadway easement for the roadway. Additionally, the County is allowing excavation to be stockpiled on the property. The agreement allows for the material to remain on the County property for their use. The City and County have also coordinated to vacate a portion of Sandpiper Drive right of way that is currently part of and used as Golf Course. This area was part of old plat that would no longer be used. Staff has been coordinating the design with Anoka County and the JPA covers the details of this work.