HomeMy WebLinkAbout07.30.81 SMMINUTES OF MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL
7:00 P.M., Thursday, July 30, 1981
Council Chambers, Municipal Building
Meeting No. 81 -16
A. CALL TO ORDER
A special meeting of the City Council of Maplewood, Minnesota, was held in the Council
Chambers of the Municipal Building and was called to order at 7:03 P.M. by Mayor
Greavu.
B. ROLL CALL
John C. Creavu, Mayor Present
Norman G. Anderson, Councilman Present
Gary W. Bastian, Councilman Present
Frances L. Joker, Councilperson Present
Earl L. Nelson, Councilman Present
C. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Howard and Larpenteur Storm Sewer Project 75 -6 — 7:00 P.M.
a. Mayor Greavu convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding the adoption
of the assessment roll for the Larpenteur and Howard Storm Sewer — Improvement
No. 75 -6. The Clerk noted the dates of publication for the hearing notices.
b. Director of Public Works Haider presented the specifics of the assessment
and how the rates were computed. The rates are as follows:
4.5 cents per square foot single family. residence -
9.0 cents per square foot for all property zoned other than single family
residential.
It is recommended the assessment roll be adopted. (The Council indicated at
the time Project 75 -6 was ordered that a 4.5 cents and 9 cents rate would
be used. It has been proposed to use the full cost of storm sewer improvements
for all other projects).
C. Mayor Greavu explained the procedures of the assessment hearing. Forms
are available for anyone wishing to appeal the assessments.
d. Mayor Greavu called for proponents. None were heard.
e. Mayor Greavu called for opponents. The following were heard:
Mr. Robert Anderson, 1725 Howard Street
Mr. Robert Campbell, 1737 Howard Street.
f. Mayor Greavu closed the public hearing.
g. Mayor Greavu moved to adopt the following resolution and moved its adoption:
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81 — 7 — 153
WHEREAS, pursuant to proper notice duly given as required by law, the City
Council has met and heard and passed upon all objections to the proposed assessment
for the construction of storm sewer as described in the files of the City Clerk
as the Howard Larpenteur -Storm Sewer Improvement 75 -6 and has amended such
proposed assessment as it deems just;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA:
1. Such proposed assessment, as amended, a copy of which is attached hereto
and made a part hereof, is hereby accepted and shall constitute the special
assessment against the lands named therein, and each tract of land therein
included is hereby found to be benefited by the proposed improvement in
the amount of the assessment levied against it.
2. Such assessment shall be payable in equal installments extending over a
period of nineteen (19) years, the first of the installments to be payable
on or after the first Monday in January, 1982 and shall bear interest at
the rate of eleven (I1) percent per annum from the date of the adoption
of this assessment resolution. To the first installment shall be added
interest on the entire assessment from the date of this resolution until
December 31, 1981. To each subsequent installment when due shall be added
interest for one year on all unpaid installments.
3. The owner of any property so assessed may, at any time prior to certification
of the assessment to the County Auditor, pay the whole of the assessment
on such property, with interest accrued to the date of payment, to the
City Treasurer, except that no interest shall be charged . if the entire
assessment is paid within 30 days from the adoption of this resolution;
and he may, at any time thereafter, pay to the City Treasurer the entire
amount of the assessment remaining unpaid, with interest accrued to December
31 of the year in which such payment is made. Such payment must be made
before November 15 or interest will be charged through December 31 of the
next succeeding year.
4. It is hereby declared to be the intention of the Council to reimburse itself
in the future for the portion of the cost of this improvement paid for
from municipal funds by levying additional assessments, on notice and hearing
as provided for the assessments herein made, upon any properties abutting
on the improvement but not herein assessed for the improvement, when changed
conditions relating to such properties made such assessment feasible.
5. To the extent that this improvement benefits nonabutting properties which
may be served by the improvement when one or more later extensions or improve-
ments are made, but which are not herein assessed therefore, it is hereby
declared to be the intention of the Council, as authorized by Minnesota
Statutes Section 420.051, to reimburse the City by adding any portion of
the cost so paid to the assessments levied for any of such later extension
or improvements.
6. The Clerk shall forthwith transmit a certified duplicate of this assessment
to the County Auditor to be extended on the property tax lists of the County,
and such assessments shall be collected and paid over in the same manner
as other municipal taxes.
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Seconded by Councilman Anderson. Ayes — all.
h. Councilman Anderson moved that staff review all assessment comments
for the improvements presented.
Seconded by Councilman Bastian.
Ayes — all.
2. Gervais Avenue, White Bear Avenue — Kennard Street Project 77 -9 -7:15 P.M.
a. Mayor Greavu convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding the adoption
of the assessment roll for the Gervais Avenue (White Bear to Kennard) Project
No. 77 -9. The Clerk noted the dates of publication of the hearing notices.
b. Director of Public Works Haider presented the specifics of the assessment
and how the rates are computed. The rates are as follows:
Street, Curb and Gutter
Driveways
Watermain
8' Water Service
6" Water Service
li" Water Service
1" Water Service
Storm Sewer — Residential (R -1)
Non Residential
$ 72.72 per front foot
6.16 per square foot
71.70 per front foot
1,333.92 each
3,461.35 each
2,753.87 each
2,384.77 each
0.051 per square foot
0.101 per square foot
It is recommended the assessment roll be adopted.
C. Mayor Greavu explained the procedures for the assessment hearing
are available for anyone wishing to appeal the assessments.
d. Mayor Greavu called for proponents. None were heard.
e. Mayor Greavu called for opponents. The following were heard:
Mr. Bob Damrose, 1832 Gervais
Mr. Glenn Wilke, 1733 Gervais
Ms. Barbara Fenton, 1725 Gervais
Mr. Stan Wessin, Lecon properties
Mr. Jack Apman, Delwin Transfer
Mr. John Kavanaugh, representing Jan Folger
f. Mayor Greavu closed the public hearing.
Forms
g. Councilman Anderson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
81 — 7 — 154
WHEREAS, pursuant to proper notice duly given as required by law, the City
Council has met and heard and passed upon all objections to the proposed assess-
ment for the construction of street, curb and gutter as described in the files
of the City Clerk as the Gervais Avenue Street Improvement 77 -9 and has amended
such proposed assessment as it deems just;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF iLAPLEW00D, MINNESOTA:
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1- Such proposed assessment, as amended, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part
hereof, is hereby accepted and shall constitute the special assessment against the lands
named therein, and each tract of land therein included is hereby found to be benefited
by the proposed improvement in the amount of the assessment levied against it.
2. Such assessment shall be payable in equal installments extending over a period of nine
(9) years, the first of the installments to be payable on or after the first Monday in
January, 1982 and shall bear interest at the rate of eleven (11) percent per annum from
the date of the adoption of this assessment resolution. To the first installment shall
be added interest on the entire assessment from the date of this resolution until December
31, 1981. to each subsequent installment when due shall be added interest for one year
on all unpaid installments.
3. The owner of any property so assessed may, at any time prior to certification of the assess-
ment to the county auditor, pay the whole of the assessment on such property, with interest
accrued to the date of payment, to the City Treasurer, except that no interest shall be
charged if the entire assessment is paid within 30 days from the adoption of this resolution
and he may, at any time thereafter, pay to the City Treasurer the entire amount of the
assessment remaining unpaid, with interest accrued to December 31 of the year in which
such payment is made. Such payment must be made before November 15 or interest will be
charged through December 31 of the next succeeding year.
4. It is hereby declared to be the intention of the Council to reimburse itself in the future
for the portion of the cost of this improvement paid for from municipal funds by levying
additional assessments, on notice and hearing as provided for the assessments herein made,
upon any properties abutting on the improvement but not made, upon any properties abutting
on theimprovement but not herein assessed for the improvement, when changed conditions
arelating to such properties made such assessment feasible.
5. To the extent that this improvement benefits nonabutting properties which may be served
by the improvement when one or more later extensions or improvements are made, but which
are not herein assessed therefore, it is hereby declared to be the intention of the Council,
as authorized by Minnesota Statutes Section 420.051, to reimburse the City by adding any
portion of the cost so paid to the assessments levied for any of such later extension
or improvements.
6. The Clerk shall forthwith transmit a certified duplicate of this assessment to the County
Auditor to be extended on the property tax lists of the County, and such assessments shall
be collected and paid over in the same manner as other municipal taxes.
Seconded by Councilperson Juker. Ayes - all.
h. Councilman Anderson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
81 - 7 - 155
WHEREAS, pursuant to proper notice duly given as required by law, the City Council has
met and heard and passed upon all objections to the proposed assessment for the construction
of Sanitary Sewer, Water and storm sewer as described in the files of the City Clerk as the
Gervais Avenue Utilities Improvement 77 -9 and has amended such proposed assessment as it deems
i"atq
NOWT THEREFORE1 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD1 MINNESOTA:
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.. Such proposed assessment, as amended, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part
hereof, is hereby accepted and shall constitute the special assessment against the lands
named therein, and each tract of land therein included is hereby found to be benefited
by the proposed improvement in the amount of the assessment levied against it.
2. Such assessment shall be payable in equal installments extending over a period of nineteen
(19) years, the first of the installments to be payable on or after the first Monday
in January, 1982, and shall bear interest at the rate of eleven (11) percent per annum
from the date of the adoption of this assessment resolution. To the first installment
shall be added interest on the entire assessment from the date of this resolution until
December 31, 1981. To each subsequent installment when due shall be added interest for
one year on all unpaid installments.
3. The owner of any property so assessed may, at any time prior to certification of the assess-
ment to the County Auditor, pay the whole of the assessment on such property, with interest
accrued to the date of payment, to the City Treasurer, except that no interest shall be
charged if the entire assessment is paid within 30 days from the adoption of this resolution;
and he may, at any time thereafter, pay to the City Treasurer the entire amount of the
assessment remaining unpaid, with interest accrued to December 31 of the year in which
such payment is made. Such payment must be made before November 15 or interest will be
charged through December 31 of the next succeeding year.
4. It is hereby declared to be the intention of the Council to reimburse itself in the future
for the portion of the cost of this improvement paid for from municipal funds by levying
additional assessments, on notice and hearing as provided for the assessments herein made,
upon any properties abutting on the improvement but not made, upon any properties abutting
on the improvement but not herein assessed for the improvement, when changed conditions
relating to such properties made such assessment feasible.
5. To the extent that this improvement benefits nonabutting properties which may be served
by the improvement when one or more later extensions or improvements are made, but which
are not herein assessed therefore, it is hereby declared to be the intention of the Council,
as authorized by Minnesota Statutes Section 420.051, to reimburse the City by adding any
portion of the cost so paid to the assessments levied for any of such later extension
or improvements.
6. The Clerk shall forthwith transmit a certified duplicate of this assessment to the County
Auditor to be extended on the property tax lists of the County, and such assessments shall
be collected and paid over in the same manner as other municipal taxes.
Seconded by Councilperson Juker. Ayes - all.
3. Gervais Avenue, Highway 61 - English Street - Project 78 -1 7:30 P.M.
a. Mayor Greavu convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding the adoption
of the assessment roll for Gervais Avenue, Highway 61 - English Street - Project
78 -1. The Clerk noted the dates of publication of the hearing notices.
b. Director of Public Works Haider presented the specifics of the assessment
roll and how the rates were computed. The rates are as follows:
Street 69.76 per front foot
Curb and Gutter 9.08 per front foot
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Driveways
6" Sewer Service
8" Water Service
4" Water Service
Storm Sewer Residential
Storm Sewer Non - Residential
12" Storm Sewer Service
5.41 per square foot
2,685.46 each
5,197.55 each
3,694.38 each
0.045 per square foot
0.058 per square foot
1,188.79 each.
It is recommended the assessment roll be adopted.
C. Mayor Greavu explained the procedures of the assessment hearing. Forms
are available for anyone wishing to appeal the assessment.
d. Mayor Greavu called for proponents. None were heard.
e. Mayor Greavu called for opponents. None were heard.
f. Mayor Greavu closed the public hearing.
g. Councilman Anderson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
81 - 7 - 156
WHEREAS, pursuant to proper notice duly given as required by law, the City Council has
met and heard and passed upon all objections to the proposed assessment for the construction
street, Curb and Gutter as described in the files of the City Clerk as the Gervais Avenue
Screet Improvement 78 -1 and has amended such proposed assessment as it deems just;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA:
1. Such proposed assessment, as amended, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part
hereof, is hereby accepted and shall constitute the special assessment against the lands
named therein, and each tract of land therein included is hereby found to be benefited
by the proposed improvement in the amount of the assessment levied against it.
2. Such assessment shall be payable in equal installments extending over a period of nine
(9) years, the first of the isntallments to be payable on or after the first Monday in
January, 1982 and shall bear interest at the rate of eleven (11) percent per annum from
the date of the adoption of this assessment resolution. To the first installment shall
be added interest on the entire assessment from the date of this resolution until December
31, 1981. To each subsequent installment when due shall be added interest for one year
on all unpaid installments.
3. The owner of any property so assessed may, at any time prior to certification of the assess-
ment to the County Auditor, pay the whole of the assessment on such property, with interest
accrued to the date of payment, to the City Treasurer, except that no interest shall
be charged if the entire assessment is paid within 30 days from the adoption of this
resolution; and he may, at any time thereafter, pay to the City Treasurer the entire
amount of the assessment remaining unpaid, with interest accrued to December 31 of the
year in which such payment is made. Such payment must be made before November 15 or
interest will be charged through December 31 of the next succeeding year.
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It is hereby declared to be the intention of the Council to reimburse itself in the future
for the portion of the cost of this improvement paid for from municipal funds by levying
additional assessments, on notice and hearing as provided for the assessments herein
made, upon any properties abutting on the improvement but not made, upon any properties
abutting on the improvement but not herein assessed for the improvement, when changed
conditions relating to such properties made such assessment feasible.
5. To the extent that this improvement benefits nonabutting properties which may be served
by the improvement when one or more later extensions or improvements are made, but which
are not herein assessed therefore, it is hereby declared to be the intention of the Council,
as authorized by Minnesota Statutes Section 420.051, to reimburse the City by adding
any portion of the cost so paid to the assessments levied for any of such later extension
or improvements.
6. The Clerk shall forthwith transmit a certified duplicate of this assessment to the County
Auditor to be extended on the property tax lists of the County, and such assessments
shall be collected and paid over in the same manner as other municipal taxes.
Seconded by Councilperson Juker.
Ayes - all.
h. Councilman Anderson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
(Utilities Improvement)
81 -7 -157
WHEREAS, pursuant to proper notice duly given as required by law, the City Council has
and heard and passed upon all objections to the proposed assessment for the construction
of Sanitary Sewer and Water Services and Storm Sewer as described in the files of the City
Clerk as the Gervais Avenue Utilities Improvement 78 -1 and has amended such proposed assessment
as it deems just;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA:
1. Such proposed assessment, as amended, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part
hereof, is hereby accepted and shall constitute the special assessment against the lands
named therein, and each tract of land therein included is hereby found to be benefited
by the proposed improvement in the amount of the assessment levied against it.
2. Such assessment shall be payable in equal installments extending over a period of nineteen
(19) years, the first of the.isntallments to be payable on or after the first Monday
in January, 1982 and shall bear interest at the rate of eleven (11) percent per annum
from the date of the adoption of this assessment resolution. To the first installment
shall be added interest on the entire assessment from the date of this resolution until
December 31, 1981. To each subsequent installment when due shall be added interest for
one year on all unpaid installments.
3. The owner of any property so assessed may, at any time prior to certification of the assess-
ment to the County Auditor, pay the whole of the assessment on such property, with interest
accrued to the date of payment, to the City Treasurer, except that no interest shall
be charged if the entire assessment is paid within 30 days from the adoption of this
resolution; and he may, at any time thereafter, pay to the City Treasurer the entire
amount of the assessment remaining unpaid, with interest accrued to December 31 of the
year in which such payment is made. Such payment must be made before November 15 or
interest will be charged through December 31 of the next succeeding year.
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It is hereby declared to be the intention of the Council to reimburse itself in the future
for the portion of the cost of this improvement paid for from municipal funds by levying
additional assessments, on notice and hearing as provided for the assessments herein
made, upon any properties abutting on the improvement but not made, upon any properties
abutting on the improvement but not herein assessed for the improvement, when changed
conditions relating to such properties made such assessment feasible.
5. To the extent that this improvement benefits nonabutting properties which may be served
by the improvement when one or more later extensions or improvements are made, but which
are not herein assessed therefore, it is hereby declared to be the intention of the Council,
as authorized by Minnesota Statutes Section 420.051, to reimburse the City by adding
any portion of the cost so paid to the assessments levied for any of such later extension
or improvements.
6. The Clerk shall forthwith transmit a certified duplicate of this assessment to the County
Auditor to be extended on the property tax lists of the County, and such assessments
sahll be collected and paid over in the same manner as other municipal taxes.
Seconded by Mayor Greavu. Ayes - all.
4. Maryland Avenue - Project 77 -12 - 7:45 P.M.
a. Mayor Greavu convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding the adoption
of the assessment roll for Maryland Avenue Project 77 -12. The Clerk noted
the dates of publication of the hearing notices.
b. Director of Public Works Haider presented the specifics of the assessment
roll and how the rates were computed. The rates are as follows:
Sanitary Sewer
8" Sanitary Sewer Service
6" Sanitary Sewer Service
4" Sanitary Sewer Service
Water Main
8" Water Service
1" Water Service
Storm Sewer Residential
Storm Sewer - Non Residential
29.33 per front foot
428.59 per service
253.09 per service
560.89 per service
24.08 per front foot
3,623.31 per service
414.87 per service
0.045 per square foot
0.045 per square foot
It is recommended that the assessment roll be adopted.
c. Mayor Greavu explained the procedures of the assessment hearing
are available for anyone who wishes to appeal the assessment.
d. Mayor Greavu called for proponents. None were heard.
e. Mayor Greavu called for opponents. The following were heard:
Mr. Richard Pearson, 1959 White Bear Avenue
Mr. Robert Berglund, Beaver Lake Estates
Mr. Roland Vogel, 2674 E. Maryland Avenue
Mr. Gerald Johnson, 2665 E. Maryland Avenue
Mr. Alfred Hobbins, 2687 Maryland Avenue
Mr. Mark Doehling, 1115 Sterling Avenue
Mr.Max Yeagle, 1084 Sterling Avenue
Mr. Ray Kaeder, 1083 Sterling Avenue
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Forms
f. Mayor Greavu closed the public hearing.
g. Councilman Anderson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
WHEREAS, pursuant to proper notice duly given as required by law, the City Council has
met and heard and passed upon all objections to the proposed assessment for the construction
of street, curb and gutter as described in the files of the City Clerk as the Maryland Avenue
Street Improvement 77 -12 and has amended such proposed assessment as it deems just;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA:
1. Such proposed assessment, as amended, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part
hereof, is hereby accepted and shall constitute the special assessment against the lands
named therein, and each tract of land therein included is hereby found to be benefited
by the proposed improvement in the amount of the assessment levied against it.
2. Such assessment shall be payable in equal installments extending over a period of nine
(9) years, the first of the installments to be payable on or after the first Monday in
January, 1982 and shall bear interest at the rate of eleven (11) percent per annum from
the date of the adoption of this assessment resolution. To the first installment shall
be added interest on the entire assessment from the date of this resolution until December
31, 1981. to each subsequent installment when due shall be added interest for one year
on all unpaid isntallments.
3. The owner of any property so assessed may, at any time prior to certification of the assess-
ment to the county auditor, pay the whole of the assessment on such property, with interest
accrued to the date of payment, to the City Treasurer, except that no interest shall be
charged if the entire assessment is paid within 30 days from the adoption of this resolution;
and he may, at any time thereafter, pay to the City Treasurer the entire amount of the
assessment remaining unpaid, with interest accrued to December 31 of the year in which
such payment is made. Such payment must be made before November 15 or interest will be
charged through December 31 of the next succeeding year.
4. It is hereby declared to be the intention of the Council to reimburse itself in the future
for the portion of the cost of this improvement paid for from municipal funds by levying
additional assessments, on notice and hearing as provided for the assessments herein made,
upon any properties abutting on the improvement but not made, upon any properties abutting
on the improvement but not herein assessed for the improvement, when changed conditions
relating to such properties made such assessment feasible.
5. To the extent that this improvement benefits nonabutting properties which may be served
by the improvement when one or more later extensions or improvements are made, but which
are not herein assessed therefore, it is hereby declared to be the intention of the Council,
as authorized by Minnesota Statutes Section 420.051, to reimburse the City by adding any
portion of the cost so paid to the assessments levied for any of such later extension
or improvements.
F The Clerk shall forthwith transmit a certified duplicate of this assessment to the County
Auditor to be extended on the property tax lists of the County, and such assessments shall
be collected and paid over in the same manner as other municipal taxes.
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Seconded by Mayor Greavu.
Ayes - all.
h. Councilman Anderson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
81 - 7 - 159
WHEREAS, pursuant to proper notice duly given as required by law, the City Council has
met and heard and passed upon all objections to the proposed assessment for the construction
of Sanitary Sewer, Water and Storm Sewer as described in the files of the City Clerk as the
Maryland Avenue Utilities Improvement 77 -12 and has amended such proposed assessment as it
deems just;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT REOSLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA:
1. Such proposed assessment, as amended, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part
hereof, is hereby accepted and shall constitute the special assessment against the lands
named therein, and each tract of land therein included is hereby found to be benefited
by the proposed improvement in the amount of the assessment levied against it.
2. Such assessment shall be payable in equal installments extending over a period of nineteen
(19) years, the first of the installments to be payable on or after the first Monday in
January, 1982 and shall bear interest at the rate of eleven (11) percent per annum from
the date of the adoption of this assessment resolution. To the first installment shall
be added interest on the entire assessment from the date of this resolution until December
31, 1981. To each subsequent installment when due shall be added interest for one year
on all unpaid installments.
3. The owner of any property so assessed may, at any time prior to certification of the assess-
ment to the County Auditor, pay the whole of the assessment on such property, with interest
accrued to the date of payment, to the City Treasurer, except that no interest shall be
charged if the entire assessment is paid within 30 days from the adoption of this resolution;
and he may, at any time thereafter, pay to the City Treasurer the entire amount of the
assessment remaining unpaid, with interest accrued to December 31 of the year in which
such payment is made. Such payment must be made before November 15 or interest will be
charged through December 31 of the next succeeding year.
4. It is hereby declared to be the intention of the Council to reimburse itself in the future
for the portion of the cost of this improvement paid for from municipal funds by levying
additional assessments, on notice and hearing as provided for the assessments herein made,
upon any properties abutting on the improvement but not made, upon any properties abutting
on the improvement but not herein assessed for the improvement, when changed conditions
relating to such properties made such assessment feasible.
5. To the extent that this improvement benefits nonabutting properties which may be served
by the improvement when one or more later extensions or improvements are made, but which
are not herein assessed therefore, it is hereby declared to be the intention of the Council
as authorized by Minnesota Statutes Section 420.051, to reimburse the City by adding any
portion of the cost so paid to the assessments levied for any of such later extension
or improvements.
G The Clerk shall forthwith transmit a certified duplicate of this assessment to the County
Auditor to be extended on the property tax lists of the County, and such assessments shall
be collected and paid over in the same manner as other municipal taxes.
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Seconded by Councilman Nelson.
Ayes - all.
i. Councilman Anderson moved that properties identified as 57 14700 040 02,
1084 Sterling Avenue North 57 14700 054 02 1083 Sterling Avenue North, 57
14700 055 02. 1115 Sterline Avenue. be delected from the Improvement 77 -12
assessment
Seconded by Councilman Nelson.
5. Cope Avenue Connection - Project 79 -1 8:00 P.M.
Ayes - all.
a. Mayor Greavu convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding the adoption
of the assessment roll for Cope Avenue Connection Project 79 -1. The Clerk
noted the dates of publication of the hearing notices.
b. Director of Public Works Haider presented the specifics of the assessments
and how the rates were computed. The rates are as follows:
Sanitary Sewer Mains
6" Sanitary Sewer Services
Water Mains
6" Water Services
1'k" Water Services
Storm Sewer - Residential
Storm Sewer - Non Residential
Street Curb and Gutter
12.65 per front foot
626.13 per service
33.16 per front foot
824.89 per service
119.13 per service
0.045 per square foot
0.09 per square foot
47.62 per front foot
It is recommended the assessment roll be adopted.
C. Mayor Greavu explained the procedures for the assessment hearing. Forms
are available for anyone wishing to appeal the assessment.
d. Mayor Greavu called for porponents. None were heard.
e. Mayor Greavu called for opponents. The following were heard:
Mr. Dan O'Leary, attorney for Carbone and Elia
Mr. Edward Homes, attorney for Maplewood Racquetball Club
f. Mayor Greavu closed the poublic hearing.
g. Mayor Greavu introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
(Street Improvement)
81 -7 -160
WHEREAS, pursuant to proper notice duly given as required by law, the City Council has
met and heard and passed upon all objections to the proposed assessment for the construction
of street, curb and gutter as described in the files of the City Clerk as the Cope Avenue
Connection Improvement 79 -1 and has amended such proposed assessment as it deems just;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA:
Such proposed assessment, as amended, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part
hereof, is hereby accepted and shall constitute the special assessment against the lands
named therein, and each tract of land therein included is hereby found to be benefited
by the proposed improvement in the amount of the assessment levied against it.
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'Such assessment shall be payable in equal installments extending over a period of nine
(9) years, the first of the installments to be payable on or after the first Monday in
January, 1982 and shall bear interest at the rate of eleven (11) percent per annum from
the date of the adoption of this assessment resolution. To the first installment shall
be added interest on the entire assessment from the date of this resolution until December
31, 1981. To each subsequent installment when due shall be added interest for one year
on all unpaid installments.
3. The owner of any property so assessed may, at any time prior to certification of the assess-
ment to the County Auditor, pay the whole of the assessment on such property, with interest
accrued to the date of payment, to the City Treasurer, except that no interest shall be
charged if the entire assessment is paid within 30 days from the adoption of this resolution;
and he may, at any time thereafter, pay to the City Treasurer the entire amount of the
assessment remaining unpaid, with interest accrued to December 31 of the year in which
such payment is made. Such payment must be made before November 15 or interest will be
charged through December 31 of the next succeeding year.
4. It is hereby declared to be the intention of the Council to reimburse itself in the future
for the portion of the cost of this improvement paid for from municipal funds by levying
additional assessments, on notice and hearing as provided for the assessments herein made,
upon any properties abutting on the improvement but not herein assessed for the improvement,
when changed conditions relating to such properties made such assessment feasible.
5. To the extent that this improvement benefits nonabutting properties which may be served
by the improvement when one or more later extensions or improvements are made, but which
are not herein assessed therefore, it hereby declared to be the intention of the Council,
as authorized by Minnesota Statutes Section 420.051, to reimburse the City by adding any
portion of the cost so paid to the assessments levied for any of such later extension
or improvements.
6. The Clerk shall forthwith transmit a certified duplicate of this assessment to the County
Auditor to be extended on the property tax lists of the County, and such assessments shall
be collected and paid over in the same manner as other municipal taxes.
Seconded by Councilperson Juker. Ayes - all.
h. Mayor Greavu introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
(Utilities Improvement)
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WHEREAS, pursuant to proper notice duly given as required by law, the City Council has
met and heard and passed upon all objections to the proposed assessment for the construction
of Sanitary Sewer, Water and Storm Sewer as described in the files of the City Clerk as the
Cope Avenue Connection Utilities Improvement 78 -1 and has amended such proposed assessment
as it deems. just;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA:
1. Such proposed assessment, as amended, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part
hereof, is hereby accepted and shall constitute the special assessment against the lands
named therein, and each tract of land therein included is hereby found to be benefited
by the proposed improvement in the amount of the assessment levied against it.
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Such assessment shall be payable in equal installments extending over a period of nineteef
(19) years, the first of the installments to be payable on or after the first Monday in
January, 1982 and shall bear interest at the rate of eleven (11) percent per annum from
the date of the adoption of this assessment resolution. To the first installment shall
be added interest on the entire assessment from the date of this resolution until December
31, 1981. To each subsequent installment when due shall be added interest for one year
on all unpaid installments.
3. The owner of any property so assessed may, at any time prior to certification of the assess-
ment to the county auditor, pay the whole of the assessment on such property, with interest
accrued to the date of payment, to the City Treasurer, except that no interest shall be
charged if the entire assessment is paid within 30 days from the adoption of this resolution;
and he may, at any time thereafter, pay to the City Treasurer the entire amount of the
assessment remaining unpaid, with interest accrued to December 31 of the year in which
such payment is made. Such payment must be made before November 15 or interest will be
charged through December 31 of the next succeeding year.
4. It is hereby declared to be the intention of the Council to reimburse itself in the future
for the portion of the cost of this improvement paid for from municipal funds by levying
additional assessments, on notice and hearing as provided for the assessments herein made,
upon any properties abutting on the improvement but not made, upon any properties abutting
on the improvement but not herein assessed for the improvement, when changed conditions
relating to such properties made such assessment feasible.
5. To the extent that this improvement benefits nonabutting properties which may be served
by the improvement when one or more later extensions or improvements are made, but which
are not herein assessed therefore, it is hereby declared to be the intention of the Counc:
as authorized by Minnesota Statutes Section 429.051, to reimburse the City by adding any
portion of the cost so paid to the assessments levied for any of such later extension
or improvements.
6. The Clerk shall forthwith transmit a certified duplicate of this assessment to the County
Auditor to be extended on the property tax lists of the County, and such assessments shall
be collected and paid over in the same manner as other municipal taxes.
Seconded by Councilperson Juker. Ayes — all.
D. ADJOURNMENT
9:30 P.M.
City Clerk