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Minutes for the Hugo City Council Meeting September 7, 2010 Page 5 of 9 roadway and storm drainage improvements totaling $1,025,760. The total to be assessed is $285,581 with the remainder to be paid through the City's CIP/Utility Fund. According to the Assessment Policy, single family homes and duplexes are assessed $5,200 per unit and other commercial/industrial/multifamily/institutional uses are assessed $97.50 per foot. Assessments will be spread out over ten years at 4.875% interest, or can be paid in full by October 7, or can be deferred for senior citizens. Finance director Ron Otkin addressed questions from residents on the senior citizen deferment available to individuals 65 years old by the end of this year or older, according to state law. The deferment would accrue interest but no money is due until the property changes ownership. If deferred, it can be paid in full at any time. Senior citizens have 30 days to apply for this deferment. The Council also discussed a letter from Terry and Colleen Hantho, who own a double bungalow on 147th Street North with separate addresses where they and a close relative live. The Hanthos felt it was unfair because it is only one parcel of property and they are being charged two assessments. City Engineer Jay Kennedy explained the parcel is treated as two separate units according to the City's Assessment Policy. The Mayor Fran Miron opened the public hearing. Terry Hantho, 5650 142nd Street North, said he was pleased with the projected and complimented Senior Engineering Technician Steve Duff on his involvement. Terry stated he felt it was unfair to be charged for both parcels, and he asked the council to reconsider the policy. City Engineer Jay Kennedy noted there was the same situation with a parcel in the 2009 road project in the Hugo Elementary School neighborhood; however, the property owners did not comment at the public hearing on the project and the assessment for both parcels is being paid by the property owner. Tony Vilgos, 5698 141St Street North, said Hanthos should not be charged for two parcels simply because there were two curb cuts; corner lots required addition work as well, and corner lots are only considered as one parcel. There were no other comments, and Mayor Fran Miron closed the public hearing. Miron made motion, Weidt seconded, to approve RESOLUTION 2010-42 ADOPTING ASSESSMENTS FOR THE SOUTH EGG LAKE NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, excluding the Hantho Parcel #20.031.21.34.0016. Ayes: Haas, Petryk, Weidt, Klein, Miron Nays: None Motion carried. Miron made motion, Weidt seconded, to direct staff to review the Hantho parcel, the Assessment Policy, and the property tax information on the Hantho parcel, and do so in a timely manner. All Ayes. Motion carried.