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FORMAL OBJECTION TO SPECIAL ASSESSMENT 2026 Bald Eagle Industrial Park Area Street Improvement Project Date: December 15, 2025 To: City Clerk City of Hugo 1.4.6.E Eitzge.ratd_Avenue_North Hug4,_M N-550-38 Re: Formal Objection to Proposed Special Assessment Property Owner:Tyler Lessard &Angela Lessard Property Address: 14020 Finale Ave N. Hu o�MN 55038 Property ID: 2003121330016 Dear Mayor and City Council Members, I am writing to formally object to the proposed special assessment related to the 2026 Bald Eagle Industrial Park Area Street Improvement Project, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Chapter 429. My property is residential in nature and is being assessed for improvements that are primarily designed to serve industrial traffic and commercial users at the end of the roadway.The proposed project does not confer a special benefit to my property that is distinct from the general public benefit, as required by Minnesota law. The proposed trail and sidewalk improvements do not abut or touch my property, and therefore provide no direct access, increased functionality, or measurable increase in market value to my parcel. These elements function as general public amenities and should not be specially assessed to residential property owners who receive no direct benefit. Additionally, the existing street condition serving my property is not in poor or failing condition and does not require rehabilitation to maintain safe residential use.The primary effect of the proposed improvements appears to be facilitating increased industrial truck traffic, which would negatively impact residential character, noise levels, and safety, rather than providing a benefit to my property. The estimated assessment amount of$2,050 is therefore disproportionate to any special benefit received and appears to fund infrastructure improvements intended to support industrial operations rather than residential properties. I respectfully request that the City