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LAKE. ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OCTOBER 16, 1990 PAGE 10 Councilman Williams asked, "How common is it for commercial property to be devalued? I see no evidence for any comparable property, so on what basis dial the assessor come to the conclusion of the property value to be reduced? What is the value of similarly sewered land in Oakdale and Woodbury? This particular parcel is the only commercial parcel in the entire city that has sewer already there." Williams felt a letter should be sent to the County Assessor and County Board objecting to the assessor's report. If this statement is unchallenged., it will be considered a certified statement. The statement is totally false. Williams discussed this matter with the City Attorney, and he agrees we should act very decisively in writing a letter to the County Assessor insisting this statement be retracted or corrected after proper investigation. M/S/P Williams/Armstrong - to reject the request of David Johnson, O.W.J. Inc., 7500 Hudson Blvd. Property Number 37032-3852 for reduction in valuation of Real Estate and/or refund of taxes paid. (Motion carried 4-0). M/S/P Williams/Hunt - to direct the City staff to write a letter to the County Assessor insisting the report of the County Assessor's investigation be corrected. (Motion carried 4-0). B. VBWD proposed revisions to Rules & Regulations The Valley Branch Watershed District Board of Managers held a public hearing on their Rules and Regulations. The Council commented on the proposed changes to the District's rules and regulations. Attachment A reflects the changes and additions made by the Council and City Engineer. M/S/P Williams/Hunt - to pass a resolution supporting the proposed Rules and Regulations of VBWD including changes the City Council and City Engineer have suggested and commend the VBWD on its forward thinking in this matter. (Motion carried 4-0). C. Budget Update The Eire, Maintenance, Parks, and Administrative CIP's will be sent to the Council for final discussion at their November 8th meeting in preparation for the November 20th Budget Public Hearing. D. Rental Property at 11194 33rd Street The staff sent a letter to Doug Henning on September 26, 1990 demanding payment for rent owed to the City. As of today, we have not heard from Mr. Henning. Mayor Dunn will stop at his place of business to inform him if payment is not made, the City will proceed with legal action to recover our loss and remove him from the building.