HomeMy WebLinkAbout#05 - Gorman Settlement AgreementSTAFF REPORT
DATE: October 3, 2023
CONSENT
AGENDA ITEM: Settlement Agreement with Gormans Regarding Sewer Assessment TO: Mayor and City Council SUBMITTED BY: Kristina Handt, City Administrator
BACKGROUND: In 2021, the city council approved the final assessment roll for Old Village Phases 5 and 6. This included a sewer assessment for Gorman’s Restaurant of $162,500. Gorman appealed his assessment and it has been in district court for the last couple of years. ISSUE BEFORE COUNCIL: Should the Council approve the settlement agreement with Gormans regarding their sewer assessments for
Old Village 5 and 6? PROPOSAL: The agreement included in your packet reduces the assessment from $162,500 to $125,000. If approved, staff will adjust the assessment amount reported to the county this fall. Previous payments are credited against the new assessment amount and interest.
OPTIONS: 1) Approve settlement agreement 2) Amend and then approve the settlement agreement 3) Do not approve the settlement agreement
RECOMMENDATION: If removed from the consent agenda: Motion to approve the settlement agreement with Gormans for the Old Village 5 and 6 sewer assessment. ATTACHMENTS:
• Settlement Agreement
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Signature Page for Defendant City of Lake Elmo
DATED: ____________, 2023. _________________________________ Charles Cadenhead, Mayor
DATED: ____________, 2023. _________________________________
Julie Johnson, City Clerk
DATED: ____________, 2023. _________________________________ Kristina Handt, City Administrator
DATED: ____________, 2023. Joshua P. Weir, Attorney for Defendant