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• • • COUNCIL MINUTES MARCH 8, 2004 APPROVED 49 C. Consideration of Resolution No. 04-36 Abating Special Assessments on Parcel No. 30-31- 50 22-21-0001 51 52 Councilmember Carlson noted that the start of this issue took place in 1997, before any of the current 53 Councilmembers were serving on the Council. She clarified that the city owns part of the property 54 and Mr. Reiling owns part. 55 56 Community Development Director Grochala stated this dates back to creating Hodgson Road. He 57 advised at the time the City went through Mr. Reiling's property. The City obtained, through 58 condemnation, the northern part of the property. He explained there were special assessments on the 59 entire property at the time, and through court proceedings those assessments were negotiated down, 60 with this $64,405.77 overlooked somewhere during the process. 61 62 Councilmember Carlson asked if the full assessment amount was $586,000, and $406,000 were 63 abated. City Attorney Hawkins advised that there were assessments on both sides of the road. He 64 indicated at the time the assessments were appealed, and the land was found to have no value. The 65 judge negotiated the assessments down, and Mr. Reiling continued to pay them as time went along. 66 He noted that Mr. Reiling actually overpaid, and had to be issued an approximate $20,000 in refunds. 67 He indicated most of the remaining assessments were abated, but when that occurred the 2000 portion 68 was forgotten. He stated this is a clean-up item. 69 70 Councilmember Carlson asked why the property is going tax forfeiture. She questions if Mr. Reiling 71 would be keeping the property after the City pays off this assessment. The City Attorney advised this 72 abatement is on the portion of property the City owns. 73 74 Councilmember Carlson moved to approve Resolution No. 04-36 abating Special Assessments on 75 Parcel No. 30-31-22-21-0001. Councilmember Dahl seconded the motion. 76 77 Motion carried unanimously. 78 79 Resolution No. 04-36 can be found in the City Clerk's office. 80 81 OPEN MIKE 82 83 Mayor Bergeson noted that Mr. Glenn Rehbein passed away in an accident this past week. He 84 advised Mr. Rehbein was a longtime resident of Lino Lakes, and an important member of the city. 85 He stated Mr. Rehbein started his company in Lino Lakes 50 years ago with a pickup truck and grew 86 it to a major company in earth moving. Mr. Rehbein was involved in many major projects in 87 Minnesota, including Block E in Minneapolis, and was an integral part of the land exchanges that 88 took place for the Town Center in Lino Lakes. He stated Mr. Rehbein was an individual who did not 89 draw distinctions between family, friends and employees. He treated everyone the same. 90 91 Mr. Wayne LeBlanc, 1677 Peltier Lake Drive, stated he is addressing the Council to make them 92 aware of coordination of trails taking place between Centerville and Lino Lakes. He indicated he is 93 on the Park and Recreation Committee in Centerville, and has been working on the issue of trails for 94 seven years. He stated several people have gotten together for this cause, and decided they had 95 enough information to apply for a grant, which has been submitted. He indicated they have been in 96 contact with Rick DeGardner, who is aware of what they are doing and supports the cause. He stated 2