City Council Meeting Date: August 22, 2017
To: Mayor and City Council
City Administrator
From: Sean M Simonson, Engineering Manager
David E. Bennett, P.E., Public Works Director/City Engineer
Subject:
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Consideration to Adopt Findings Related to Assessment Objection for 2017 Street Reclamation Project, City Project 2017STRT - A36.
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Action Requested:
Staff recommends a motion to approve the attached Resolution with Alternative 1 language approving findings related to the assessment objection from 1900 Sibley View Lane as part of the 2017 Street Reclamation Project, City Project 2017STRT- A36.
Summary Report:
On July 28, 2017, the property owner at 1900 Sibley View Lane submitted a letter of objection to the City Clerk, City Council, Engineering Department, and Administration, objecting to their assessment amount of $6,206.00. City Council held a public hearing regarding the 2017 Street Reclamation Project (2017STRT-A36) at their August 8, 2017 City Council Meeting. At the meeting, the public hearing was closed for all properties with the exception of 1900 Sibley View Lane.
Due to the continuation of the public hearing, state statutes require a resolution that describes findings and actions.
Staff is recommending the City Council consider the resolution to pass on the objection that was raised by the property owner of 1900 Sibley View Lane, based on the findings provided below.
Staff has reviewed the assessment and has applied the adopted assessment policy to determine the front footage amount. Due to the shape on the lot in question, this particular lot falls under a curved lot standard according to the adopted Motion 2009-0076, "Standards for Adjusting Front Footage for Special Assessment." This adopted policy requires the front footage measurement be taken at the midpoint of the shortest side lot line. That measurement is 107'. However, in review of the rates on the other properties within the neighborhood and the asse...
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