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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JULY 18, 1995 4 system lead South along Olson Lake Trail, then at Hidden Bay Trail cut Southeast across Pebble Park to Lake Jane Trail, and next follows Lake Jane Trail to the manhole structure south of Crombie Pond. Almost the entire pipe system can be constructed in pubic right-of-way and public park land. AD VALOREM TAXES:The costs of this improvement will be paid by an ad valorem tax on all property in the District, as provided by Minnesota Statues Section 10313.251. The total estimated cost of the improvement is $625,000. Approximately 95 1/2% will be allocated to Washington County and 4 1/2% to Ramsey County, said allocation to be based upon assessed valuation. M/S/P Conlin/DeLapp - to direct the City Administrator to send a letter to the VBWD for the July 31, 1995 public hearing Indicating Lake Elmo and Its residents' support the storm sewer by-pass project, but object to the method of financing. The City opposes the ad valorem tax over the entire VBWD and opposes paying any assessments when there is no special assessment for those who will benefit the most. (Motion passed 5-0). Mayor John will attend the July 31, 1996 VBWD meeting and present the city's letter. G. Water Levels on Lakes M/S/P DeLapp/Hunt - that instruction be given to the Lake Elmo Public Works to establish water levels in conjunction with the City Engineer so we do have a reliable method of measuring water levels on these lakes; otherwise; the ordinance in place is meaningless. (Motion passed 5-0). 5. OLD BUSINESS: A. Assessments for PuOic Improvements on unimproved lots Administrator Kueffner has checked on assessment policies in other communities, in particular, as it relates to unimproved or unbuildable lots. HUGO:assesses on a front footage basis regardless of whether a lot is buildable or not. SCANDIA: assesses a flat amount for a building site and have-not yet had to deal with unimproved or unbuildable lots. MAHTOMEDI: assesses on a front footage basis regardless of whether a lot is buildable or not. Administrator Kueffner explained special assessments reflect the influence of a special local improvement on the value of specific property. No matter what method the city uses to establish the amount of the assessment, the real measure of benefits is the increase In the market value of the land as a result of the improvement. There is a benefit to the lake lots that are used for recreational purposes whether they can be built on or not. Information on assessment policies has been requested from the League of MN Cities . Also, information on special assessment deferral policy will be obtained. This item will be continued to the next meeting. Sue Horning suggested the use on the lot should be looked at, not whether its a buildable lot or not B. Update on meeting with Washington County regarding Landfill property M/S/P Hunt/John - to direct the staff to put together a proposal to the Counties that again we are willing to continue to negotiate, meditate, or enter Into binding arbitration with them in this matter. A copy of this letter be sent to the PCA with a cover letter stating that it is the intent of Lake Elmo to work out any differences with the Counties as quick a manner as possible, and we are more than willing to sit down in negotiation sessions, mediation sessions, or arbitration sessions to get this resolved as quickly as we can without going to court. (Motion passed 5-0).