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COUNCIL MINUTES OCTOBER 13, 1997 Area and Unit Fund Trunk Sewer Area Charge Sewer Connection Unit Charge Trunk Water Area Charge Water Connection Unit Charge $148,328.40 127,991.00 158,127.20 206,663.00 $ 329,398.77 641,109.60 Wearing Course Fund 0.00 Surface Water Management Fund 0.00 Total Assessment $ 970,508.37 Mr. Powell reviewed detailed assessment computations, including explanation of assessable front footage and assessable area for lateral benefit (area and unit charges). The assessment roll applies to four properties, assessed pursuant to the applicable area calculations. Council Member Bergeson acknowledged correspondence from two of the affected property owners, Richard Schreier and Cyril and Catherine LaCasse. He then asked if the LaCasse property is zoned industrial, or if that property is considered homestead. Mr. Powell responded that the LaCasse property is homestead, and that the referenced correspondence was received after preparation of the assessment roll. Mr. Ahrens added that this portion of Lino Lakes is exempt from Charter specifications; therefore, Chapter 429 rules apply with the exception of homestead property which is deferred until development of that property. With respect to the Schreier property, Mr. Ahrens recommended that the assessment roll be adopted with Mr. Schreier free to pursue his objection to the assessment. City Attorney Hawkins explained the process with respect to an objection, stating that the City may go forward with adoption of the assessment roll, and objectors can file an appeal with the District Court which would then determine whether or not there is special benefit in the amount of the assessment. Council Member Bergeson asked why the interest rate on this proposed assessment is set at 7- 1/2% as opposed to 7% for the previous project. Mr. Powell explained that a bond was issued for this project, where no bond was issued for the Clearwater Creek Second Addition project. There being no further questions from Council, Mayor Landers declared the public hearing on this matter open at 7:13 P.M. Elise Tagg, 7504 Lake Drive, requested explanation of the right-of-way purchase. Mr. Powell stated that a number of properties were involved with the right-of-way purchased proportionately from each one. Hearing no further public response, Council Member Kuether moved to close the public hearing at 7:15 P.M. Council Member Neal seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. 7