HomeMy WebLinkAboutFebruary 2, 1987OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL ASSESSMENT HEARING
FEBRUARY 2, 1987
The Special Assessment Hearing was called to order by Mayor Nawrocki at
7:30 p.m..
l. Roll Call
Paulson, Petkoff, Carlson, Peterson, Nawrocki - present
2. Purpose of Hearing
The purpose of the Hearing is to establish special assessments for various
public improvement projects and to consider a resolution which will officially
levy these special assessment for two public improvement projects.
3. Presentation of Information .by Staff
The City Manager reviewed the h'istory and costs for Project #737. Project #
737 is construction of a permanent street surface with curb and gutter and
including installation of storm sewer improvements on the following streets:
West Upland Crest from Fairway Drive to Pennine Pass, North Upland Crest from
Pennine Pass to Stinson Boulevard.
Mayor Nawrocki inquired if the project was complete. The Public Works Director
advised that he had a punch list of items including sidewalk repair, apron
repair, sodding and sod replacement,replacment of bituminous~and manhole repair.
He noted that money for the project is being withheld until the project is
completed. A letter from a resident on North Upland Crest was received stating
that the work of the project was well done and the assessment s'hould be levied.
Another resident of North Upland Crest, who was in attendance at the hearing,
felt the contractor was very cooperative and was well pleased with the work.
Mayor Nawrocki observed that the actual costs of this project were 10% less
than the estimates. The recommended assessment period for Project #737 is
fifteen years at 11% interest.
The City Manager reviewed the history and costs for Project #779. Project #
779 is construction of a permanent street surface with curb and gutter and
including storm drainage improvements in the general vicinity and also water
and sanitary sewer service improvements as needed in the following area:
Stinson Boulevard from 45th Avenue to Silver Lake Beach area.
Mayor Nawrocki noted that this project's actual costs were 10% lower than
the estimates. Half of the costs of the street work on the "border street" (the
street adjacent to the Salvation Army Camp in St. Anthony) are being paid by
the City. The Mayor advised that the policy for storm sewer assessments
has been 5¢ per square foot with the remainder being paid by the City. The
cul-de-sac in this project is being assessed to the Park Budget. The Public
Works Director advised that cable and posts are being considered for around
the cul-de-sac area which have not been included in the project. Discussion
continued regarding keeping the Public Improvment Revolving Fund solvent.and
the issuance of bonds for this purpose.
The resident at 4430 Stinson Boulevard inquired if all of the work on this
project is completed. The Public Works Director advised him it is not complete
and cited many of the items yet to be done. It was noted that the pipe which
runs between this resident's home and his neighbor's will be watched to see
if it functions properly during the spring runoff. The ~esident advised that
there will need to be some repair work done at the end of his driveway as a
less than satisfactory job was done in replacing the cement. He also suggested
consideration of snowmobile activities should be of concern when placing the
cable and posts near the cul-de-sac. Unlike the previous comment of a resident,
the resident at 4430 Stinson Boulevard found the contractor not to be very
Special Assessment Hearing
February 2, 1987
page 2
cooperative.
A letter was received from the resident at 2222 45th Avenue stating that he
is opposed to the assessment levy as he feels his property does not benefit
by the improvement. The Public Works Director advised the Council that water
is removed from this parcel and that this is the benefit. The City Manager
stated that an appraisal of this property was done by Malcolm Watson which
showed an added value to this property by this project. It was noted that the
added value exceeded the amount of the assessment. Discussion followed with
the City Attorney who agreed that the assessment was valid.
Mayor Nawrocki inquired of the City Manager the source of funding for the City
share of these pro_jects. He was advised the sources of funding are the Sanitary
Sewer Utility Fund and the Public Improvement Revolving Fund. The Mayor felt
the Revolving Fund was not an appropriate fund to be used. He requested more
information on the source of f~nding.
4. Adoption of the Resolution
Motion by Petkoff, second by Paulson to waive the reading of the resolution there
being ample copies available to the public. Roll call: All ayes
RESOLUTION NO, 87-12
Adopting assessment rolls according to the City Charter for the followi.ng local
improvements and determining that said improvements have been made and ratifying
and conforming all other proceedings, heretofore had: Special Assessments num-
bered 737 and 779.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota, met at 7:30
o'clock p.m. on the 2nd day of February, 1987, in.the City Council Chambers, 590
40th Avenue N.E., Columbia Heights, Minnesota, being the time and place set when
and where all persons interested could appear and. be heard by the Council with
respect to benefits, and to the proportion of the cost of making the local improve-
ments above described, a notice of such hearing having been heretofore duly pub-
lished as required by law, and a notice mailed to each property owner of record,
stating the proposed amount of the assessment; and,
WHEREAS, the Council has heretofore estimated and fixed the cost of such local
improvements and has prepared an assessment roll therefore,
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS HEREBY RESOLVED:
Section 1:
That this Council does hereby adopt the aforesaid assessment rolls
known and described as "Assessment Roll for Local Improvements"
numbered 737 and 779.
Sect ion 2:
That this Council hereby finds and determines that each of the lots
and parcels of land enumerated in said assessment rolls was and is
especially benefitted by such improvement in an amount not less than
the amount set opposite in the column headed ~'Total Assessment".
And this Council further finds and determines that the proper pro-
portion of the cost of such improvements to be especially assessed
against such lot or parcel of land is the amount set opposite the
description of each such lot or parcel of land respectively in
said assessment rolls.
Section 3: That said assessment may be paid in part or in full without interest
Special Assesement Hearing
February 2, 1987
page 3
or or before March 4, 1987, or in annual installments for a
period of from one to fifteen years as designated on each assess-
ment roll, payable on or before the 15th day of September, annually,
with 11% interest thereon. Failure to pay the annual installment
renders the same delinquent and thereafter a 10% penalty is added
and the said delinquent special assessment is certified to the
County for collection with the real estate tax.
Section 4:
Section 5:
That the Council does hereby intend that North Upland Crest and
West Upland Crest will not be assessed for street and storm sewer
improvements of the same type included in P.I.R. #737 at the time
Forest Drive, East Upland Crest, and Highland Place are assessed
for those improvements.
That the Council did hereby determine and redetermine to proceed
with all said improvements, does ratify and confirm all other
proceedings heretofore had in regard to these improvements, and
said improvements shall hereafter be known and numbered as Local
Improvements numbered 737 - Project #8010 and 779 - Project #8513.
Section 6:
That this Council has considered the objection of the homeowner
at 2222 45th Avenue N.E.. The Council finds that the said parcel
has benefited by the Project P.I.R. 779 and has been enhanced
in excess of the $683.90 assessment based upon the appraisal
of Malcolm O. Watson dated April 9, 1986.
Section 7: This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its passage.
Passed this 2nd day of February, 1987.
Offered by: Petkoff
Seconded by: Paulson
Roll call: All ayes
Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary
5.. Adjournment
Motion by Paulson, second by Carlson
call: All ayes
/~-Anne Student', Coun'~cq"l'' 'S'e'cretary
Mayor Bruce G. Nawrocki
to adjourn ~!
Mayor Bruce G. Nawrocki
February 2, 1987
Hon. Bruce Nawrocki
Mayor
City of Columbia Heights
590 40th Ave. N.E.
Columbia Heights, MN 55421
RE: P.I.R. # 779 - Project #8513
Dear Mayor Nawrocki:
I am a homeowner living at 2222 45th Avenue N.E. and am affected by the special
assessment proposed for the storm sewer improvements described above. This letter shall
serve as written objection to the levy of this assessment against my property. I do not feel
there is the adequate factual basis necessary under Minn. Stat. 429.051 to show that my
property has been benefited by this improvement. The value of my property has not been
enhanced in any way by this improvement. Therefore, I believe the City has no statutory
basis for levying this assessment against my property.
Sincerely yours,
Anthony C.(l~alumbo
2222 45th A~enue N.E.
Columbia Heights, MN 55421