HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-06-2014 CC Minutes Assessment Hearing (1)Official Proceedings
City of Columbia Heights
City Council
SPECIAL ASSESSMENT LEVY HEARING
OCTOBER 6, 2014
6:30 P.M.
THE FOLLOWING ARE THE MINUTES FOR THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL HELD AT 6:30 PM ON MONDAY OCTOBER 6, 2014 IN THE CITY COUNCIL
CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 590 40TH AVENUE N.E., COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA
Roll Call /Pledge of Allegiance
Present: Mayor Peterson, Councilmembers Diehm, Schmitt, Nawrocki, Williams
Also Present: Walt Fehst, City Manager; Kevin Hansen, Public Works Director; Kathy Young,
Assistant City Engineer; Joe Kloiber, Finance Director; Jackie Senko; Assistant Finance Director
Katie Bruno, Council Secretary.
2. Resolution 2014 -69 being a Resolution Levying and Adopting the Assessment for 2014
Street Rehabilitation M.S.A.S. Overlays, Project 1405
Director Hansen gave an overview of the project completed on the three MSA streets
included in the project. The final costs were 12% less than originally planned for. Based on
the city's recent assessing policy, properties on Stinson Blvd, 38th Ave. and 39th Ave. will
receive additional discounts. Director Hansen explained that in addition to considering the
levy, the council will be setting the interest rate. Staff recommends setting the rate at 4.5% ;
the rate is 1.5% over the bond amount. Director Hansen explained the term of the
assessment is 10 years; residents have 30 days to pay the assessment in full without interest.
After 30 days, the assessment will be added to the property taxes, for a 10 year repayment
plan. Councilmember Nawrocki explained he will vote against the item, as he feels monies
received for MSA roads should be used specifically for MSA roads, rather than assess
property owners.
A resident from 3845 2 '/2 Street had a question regarding what she is being assessed for, as
their property did not receive aprons. Director Hansen explained the assessing rates, noting
she would be paying an "avenue" rate, slightly reduced. Another resident inquired about the
Senior Deferment option. Director Hansen explained the process to the resident, letting him
know he could contact him if he is interested it he deferment.
Motion by Councilmember Schmitt, seconded by Councilmember Williams to close the
Public Hearing and waive the reading of Resolution 2014 -69, there being ample copies
available to the public. All Ayes.
Councilmember Nawrocki asked for clarification on the total project cost. Director Hansen
reported the total project cost was close to $200,000. Councilmember Nawrocki asked for
the amount of state aid received by the City. Director Hansen reported it was about
$600,000.
Motion by Councilmember Nawrocki to reduce the interest rate to 4%- Motion failed for lack
of a second.
Motion by Councilmember Schmitt, seconded by Councilmember Williams to adopt
Resolution 2014 -69, being a resolution levying and adopting the assessment for 2014 Street
Rehabilitation, MS.A.S. Overlays, Project 1405, with an interest rate of 4.5 %.
Motion by Councilmember Nawrocki to reduce the interest rate to 4 %- Motion failed for lack
of a second.
Motion by Councilmember Schmitt, seconded by Councilmember Williams to adopt
Resolution 2014 -69, being a resolution levying and adopting the assessment for 2014 Street
Rehabilitation, M.S. A.S. Overlays, Project 1405, with an interest rate of 4.5 %.
4 Ayes, 1 Nay, Motion Carried.
Ayes: Peterson, Diehm, Williams, Schmitt
Nay: Nawrocki
Resolution 2014 -68, being a Resolution to Certify Petition and Waiver Assessments.
Motion by Councilmember Schmitt, seconded by Councilmember Williams to waive the
reading of Resolution 2014 -68, there being ample copies available to the public. All Ayes.
Motion by Councilmember Schmitt, seconded by Councilmember Williams to to adopt
Resolution 2014 -68, being a resolution to certify 2014 petition and waiver assessments to
Anoka County for collection with real estate taxes. All Ayes.
4. Meeting adjourned at 6:55
Respectively Submitted,
T/ (l 6),/uI& Bruno,
City Clerk/Council Secretary
RESOLUTION 2014 -69
RESOLUTION LEVYING AND ADOPTING THE ASSESSMENT FOR
2014 STREET REHABILITATION, M.S.A.S. OVERLAYS, PROJECT 1405
Adopting assessment roll according to the City Charter for the following local improvements and determining that said
improvements have been made and ratifying and confonning all other proceedings, heretofore had: Special Assessments
numbered 2014 -SA -44 -001: Mill and Overlay on Stinson Boulevard from Fairway Drive to 325' north of North Upland Crest,
39th Avenue from Central Avenue to Reservoir Boulevard, and 38th Avenue from Main Street to 3`d Street, all in Project 1405.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota, met at 6:30 o'clock p.m. on the 6th day of October,
2014, in the City Council Chamber, 590 40t" Avenue NE, 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 improvements above described, a notice of such hearing having been heretofore duly published as required by
law, and a notice mailed to each property owner of record, stating the proposed amount of the assessment; and,
WHEREAS, this 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 RESOLVES:
Section 1. That this Council does hereby adopt the aforesaid assessment roll for local improvements known and described
as "Mill and Overlay" numbered 2014 -SA -44 -001, Project 1405, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a
part hereof.
Section 2: That this Council hereby finds and determines that each of the lots and parcels of land enumerated in said
assessment roll was and is especially benefited by such improvement in an amount not less than the amount set
opposite in the column headed "Actual Assessment Amounts ". And this Council further finds and determines
that the proper proportion of the cost of such improvements to be specially 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 roll.
Section 3: That said assessments may be paid in part or in full without interest on or before 4:30 p.m. on November 5th,
2014. Any unpaid amount will be certified to Anoka County for collection with the real estate taxes beginning
with the taxes payable in the year 2015. The annual principal installments, together with 4.5 1/'o interest accrued
on the unpaid balance are due and payable with the real estate taxes for a period of ten years or less as
designated on the assessment roll.
Section 4: That this Council did hereby determine and re- determine to proceed with said improvement, does ratify and
confirm all other proceedings heretofore had in regard to this improvement, and said improvement shall
hereafter be known and numbered as Local Improvement numbered 2014 -SA -44 -001, Project 1405.
Section 5: This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its passage.
Passed this 6th day of October 2014.
RESOLUTION 2014 -68
RESOLUTION TO CERTIFY 2014 PETITION AND WAIVER ASSESSMENTS
TO ANOKA COUNTY FOR COLLECTION WITH REAL ESTATE TAXES
WHEREAS, property owners petitioned the City Council for certain improvements and waived their rights
for public hearings and appeals as provided in Minnesota State Statute; and,
WHEREAS, said improvements have been completed; and,
WHEREAS, this Council has heretofore estimated and fixed the cost of such improvements and has
prepared an assessment roll therefore,
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS HEREBY RESOLVES:
Section 1. That this Council does hereby adopt the aforesaid assessment roll for Petition and Waiver
Construction Work known and described as "Petition/Waiver" numbered 2014 -SP -43 -001, a
copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof.
Section 2: That said assessments may be paid in part or in full without interest on or before 4:30 p.m.
on November 5, 2014. Any unpaid amount will be certified to Anoka County for collection
with the real estate taxes beginning with the taxes payable in the year 2015. The annual
principal installments, together with 4.5% interest accrued on the unpaid balance are due and
payable with the real estate taxes for a period of ten years.
Section 3: This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its passage.