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CITY OF LAKE ELMO SPECIAL ASSESSMENT HEARING, MARCH 10, 1981 BEUTEL POND Mayor Eder called the.ihearing to order at 8 p.m. Engineer Bohrer explained the project and the assessment rnethod. The total assessment for the project was $11,275.21. The per unit cost is $39.69. The Engineer used the watershed area defined by Valley Branch to compute the assessment. After investigating the area he determined that a sub -watershed contributed to the pond. This reduced the number of assessed parcels and raised the assessed amount for the parcels within the sub -watershed. AUDIENCE COMMENTS: Engineer Bohrer explained that when this project was first discussed the Valley Branch information was the ',`nest available. The assessment notices were sent out from this information. Several property owners east of Jamaca Avenue notified the City that much of the water in their area was contained in land- locked depressions and that it never ran over -land to Beutei's Pond. At the property owners reguestg the area was investigated and it was determined that there is a sub -watershed within the previously defined area. This sub -watershed contributes directly to the pond. The Engineer coiifirmed the sub -watershed and determined that much of the 'land east of Jamaca does not contribute to Beutel Pond. He determined that the sub -watershed more accurately represents the area that contributes to the pond. ,Ie noted several properties that will be deleted or their assessment reduced from the roster. The City Attorney advised the Administrator that another hearing will need to be held on the new assessment roster. Mike Hillard 8961 37th - Questioned the use of proposed when referring to the project, since the project is complete. Mayor Eder explained that the assessment basis is proposed. A hearing is necessary before the assessment can be finalized. Steve Huppert 3733 Jamaca - Asked if the money is already spent. Yes. Wm. Hughes 9038 31st - Reviewed the map. He objects to his assessment stating water from his property does not flow towards Beutel Pond. lie said he has never had a water problem and has no benefit from the project. He said neither his property nor his neighbor, Steve Chlebeck contribute or benefit. Steve Chlebeck 9018 31st - asked how the contributing area was determined. Engineer Bohrer said he walked the property and considered low areas, swales, culverts, etc. He also used contour maps in determining the area.