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To: Mayor and City Council From: Mary Kueffner Re: Assessments on "Recreational Lots" I spoke with the City Attorney this afternoon regarding assessments. He stated there are two important factors the City must consider when assessing property for improvements. 1. Uniformity -- Treating all similar lots in the same manner. 2. Assessing no more than economic benefit. He also suggested that we define "Recreational Lot." I have some suggested wording in the proposed Assessment Policy. The following is an amended version of that language. Recreational Lot: A lot in the Shoreland District that is identified by its own parcel identification number which is unbuildable for Single Family Residential purposes, but can be used to support accessory buildings or structures as permitted in the City's Shoreland District. He felt that the assessment should be less than a total assessment, and felt the City would be in a better position to defend its action if the assessment did not exceed 50% of the unit assessment. Whatever the Council decides tonight, there is time to include the owners of the "Recreational Lots" in the assessment hearing scheduled for October 17. I believe the action the council should take tonight is: 1. Define Recreational Lot 2. Determine the benefit of a Recreational Lot 3. Adopt a resolution calling for the public hearing, and direct the preparation of the assessment role.