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COUNCIL MINUTES JUNE 24, 2002 Mayor Bergeson questioned whether an alternative plan has been determined in the event the project can not be fully assessed to the benefiting property owners. Community Development Director Grochala indicated City staff will continue to investigate any funding alternatives for this project. He noted the improved roadway was needed primarily to serve six property owners. Mayor Bergeson questioned whether the City could assess the property owners on Northern Lights Boulevard for the improvements on 21St Avenue, since 21st Avenue is the only way to access Northern Lights Boulevard. Community Development Director Grochala acknowledged that the property owners on Northern Lights Boulevard would benefit from this project. He requested the City Attorney's opinion regarding this matter. City Attorney Hawkins advised in the past the City has maintain must increase the same amount as the proposed assessments for anticipated that the City would need to determine whether Northern Lights Boulevard would increase as a result of the t the market value of a property ent projects. He alue of the properties on vements. City Engineer Studenski noted the proposed schedule;, a en determined such that the process can be stopped at any time if necessary. Councilmember Carlson noted during the Lea recommendation had been made that apprais improvement process. She expressed con road improvement projects that have no projects. She felt the City needed to neighborhoods. Mayor Bergeson requested performed early in the proces challenged. esota Cities convention last week, a strong n market value increases be done early in the public e City has committed State Aid funds to certain pleted, when those funds are needed for other planned road improvement projects in its residential her the cost of the appraisal would be paid by the City if Id be paid by the property owner if the assessments were City Attorney Hawkins believed the appraisals could be done early in the process in order to proceed with the project and, if it is found that the appraisal supports the market value increase, then the fee could be included in the project costs. However, if the appraisal did not support the market value increase, then the City would pay the cost of the appraisal. It was his opinion that because the project is not urgent, the City could move ahead with the project and, if there are any appeals of the proposed assessments, an appraisal be performed at that time. Councilmember Reinert moved to adopt Resolution No. 02-66, Accepting the Feasibility Report and Calling for a Public Hearing to be held on August 8, 2002 for the 21St Avenue Street and Storm Sewer Improvements. Councilmember O'Donnell seconded the motion. 16