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MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP
SPECIAL ASSESSMENT POLICY
FEBRUARY 11, 1998
7:00 P.M.
1. The meeting was called to order by the Mayor at 7:10 p.m.
Present: Mayor Ristow, Councilmembers Cordes and Fitch
Absent: Councilmembers Gamer and Strachan
Also present: City Administrator Erar
2. Through the adoption of a Capital Improvement Program, the City Council has shown a
commitment to replace and upgrade the City's deteriorating infrastructure. To follow through on
that commitment a financial plan must be formulated that will enable the City to pay for this
upgrade. One of the options to help fund improvements is through special assessments as
outlined in Chapter 429 of the Minnesota Statutes.
Sixteen cities of similar age, were compared on assessing reconstruction projects and new
constructions. After careful study of the existing policy it was determined by City Council that
the policy should stand as it exists with the following change:
No more than the percentage set forth in the policy or no more than the appraised
benefit resulting from the proposed project to the subject property, will be assessed
to the property owners.
Council expressed their desire to include discussions about the Special Assessment Policy in the
Strategic Planning Process and to hold neighborhood meetings with the property owners prior to
assessment hearings.
This change to the policy will be brought to Council for their approval at the March 2, 1998
Council meeting.
3. Motion by Fitch, second by Cordes to adjourn at 9:05 p.m. APIF, motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
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Karen Finstuen
Administrative Service Manager