HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-18-1970 SMMinutes of Maplewood Village Council
7:00 P.M., Friday,-September 18, 1970
Council Chambers, Municipal Building
Meeting No. 70 - 26
A. CALL TO ORDER
A special meeting of the Village Council of Maplewood, Minnesota
was held in the Council Chambers, Municipal Building and was
called to order at 7:07 P.M. by Mayor Axdahl.
B. ROLL CALL
Lester G. Axdahl, Mayor Present
John C. Greavu, Councilman Present
Harald L. Haugan, Councilman Present
Patricia L. Olson, Councilwoman Present
Donald J. Wiegert, Councilman Present
Mayor Axdahl stated that the purpose of the meeting tonight was to
discuss the requests for deferments to the assessments whose hearings
were held two weeks ago. Mayor Axdahl asked for the staff present-
ation.
1. Lydia Avenue and McKnight Road - Storm Sewer (69 -4)
a. Village Engineer Kuusisto stated he would like to make a
suggestion that would perhaps clear up some of the questions
asked by the residents and also make it clearer as to what
areas would be assessed. He suggested that a line extended
northerly from right of way line of Frederick Street to County
Road D and easterly to a point that would be approximately 120
feet east of McKnight Road would be included in this assessment.
The property east of the stated 120 foot line would not be
assessed at this time. In the future residents in that area,
as trunks are added, would be assessed for trunks, and as lat-
erals are added, they would be assessed for laterals.
Mr. Kuusisto further stated the approximate amount raisgd'by assess-
ment.to,;-be He answered questions from the audience.
$80,000.00:
Mr. Kenneth Tilsen, representing Tilsen Construction Com-
pany had already paid $17,000 into this storm sewer project.
The money was used for the benefit of the project by construct-
ion of the laterals that are in the ground right now.
Manager Miller stated that because you were assessed once
that you cannot be assessed over again is not true. This is
a misunderstanding that the staff is trying to point out so
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that this misunderstanding will not happen again. A resident
may be assessed again for a project if he is benefited by
some future project. !
Councilman Wiegert moved the establishment of the district to I
be assessed as recommended by the Staff. (Deletes the prop-
erty a point 120 feet east of McKnight Road and the tier lots
on north side of Beam Avenue.)
Seconded by Councilman Haugan. Ayes - Mayor Axdahl,
Councilmen Greavu,
Haugan and Wiegert.
Nay - Councilwoman
Olson.
Councilman Greavu moved to adopt the assessment roll pending
corrections and introduced the following resolution and moved
its adoption:
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WHEREAS, pursuant to proper notice duly given as required by
law, the Village Council has met and heard rud passed upon all
objections to the proposed assessment for t: • construction of
Storm Sewer as described in the files' of the Village Clerk as
Lydia Avenue and McKnight Road - Storm Sewer (69 -4) and has
amended such proposed assessment as it deems just,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE VILLAGE 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 benfited by the proposed improvement in the amount of the
assessment levied against it.
2. Such assessment shall be payable in equal annual installments
extending over a period of nineteen (19) years, the first of the
installments to be payable on or after the first Monday in Jan-
uary, 1971 and shall bear interest at the rate of seven (7) per-
cent 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, 1971. To each subsequent installment when due shall
be added interest for one year on all unpaid installments.
3. It is hereby declared to be the intention of the
reimburse itself in the future for the portion of the
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Council to
cost of this
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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 make such assessment feasible.
4. To the extent that this improvement benefits non - abutting
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 Village by adding any portion
of the cost so paid to the assessments levied for any of such
later extension or improvements.
5. 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 Councilman Haugan. Ayes - Mayor Axdahl,
Councilmen Greavu,
Haugan aitd Wiegert.
Nay - C:)icncilwoman
Olson,
2. Assessment Requests - Lydia Avenue and McKnight Road (69 -4)
a. Manager Miller read a request from Mr. John Speak requesting
cancellation of the storm sewer assessment. His property lies
between Beam Avenue, Maple Lane on Furness Street and all of his
water drains to Beam Avenue which flows to the North St. Paul
area. He stated his assessment should be considered the same
as those on Beam Avenue. Also, Tilsen advertised that all
assessments were paid in this development.
b. Manager Miller stated that this particular property does
have a "cut -off" and 1/3 of the drainage goes to the north and
2/3 flows to the south. If the property were to deleted from
this roll, it would be assessed if there is a development to the
south.
Following discussion, Councilman Wiegert moved to table this
matter temporarily.
Seconded by Councilman Greavu.
Ayes - all.
c. Manager Miller read the notice of hearing for filing ob-
jections to the assessment roll for Improvement No. 69 -4.
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d. The comment was made that everyone should be assessed at
2� per square foot and also credit be given for the funds es-
crowed for the laterials ($27,000 estimated cost, $17,000 was
escrowed leaving a balance of about $10,000).
Councilman Haugan moved that the difference between the escrowed
funds and the cost of 2G a square foot be levied.
Seconded by Councilman Greavu. Ayes - all.
e. Mr. John Speak, 2901 Furness Street, again asked for can-
cellation of his assessment for Storm Sewer.
Councilman Greavu moved to deny the reques
his storm sewer assessment. (Code No. 57-
t of Mr. Speak to cancel
Seconded by Councilman Wiegert. Ayes - all.
f. Mr. Albertus H. Ruiter, 2292 East County Road D, requests
cancellation of his assessment because his property has three
low spots where water drains and does not in any way return to
the storm sewer.
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This area has been deleted from the assessment roll.
g. Carl G. Gustafson, 219'.% E. Lydia, stated approximately 2
of the property will not drain to Lydia Avenue due to the north-
erly ^ind easterly slope of the land and requests adjustment to
the storm sewer assessment as he feels it is unfair to be assessed
on the enure 54,014 square feet.
Councilman Greavu moved to deny Mr. Gustafson's request for adjust-
ment. (Code No. 57- 00210- 330 -10)
Seconded by Councilman Haugan. Ayes - all.
h. The following list of residents objected to being assessed
for storm sewer because they were under the impression that all
assessments were paid when they purchased their homes from Mr.
Tilsen;
Raymond J. Bilske, 2229 Maple Lane
Lynn Odne, 2220 Lydia
Thomas E. Welsch, 2216 Maple Lane
Gregory F. O'Connor, 2177 E. Maple Lane
J. R. Becklin, 2171 Maple Lane
Russell Rehnke, 2183 Beam (Canceled Area)
Gregory L. Henderson,. 2109 Beam (Canceled Area)
Jon Peterson, 2129 Beam (Canceled Area)
Michael Mortimer, 2097 Beam (Canceled Area)
Joseph H. Schultz, 2228 Maple Lane
Charles E. Peterson, 2252 Maple Lane
William G. Timm, 2968 Howard
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Donald L. Murphy, 2162 Maple Lane
Edward L. LaKour, 2179 Maple Lane
David R. Hale, 2182 Maple Lane
Leonard N. Mueller, 2959 Howard
Donald D. Moe, 2103 Beam (Canceled Area)
Donald Adams, 2909 Furness
Robert A. Hatch, 2223 E. Maple Lane
Edward VanArb, 2938 Howard
George M. Fuller, 2207 Maple Lane
John McCormick, 2208 Maple Lane
R. A. Houliston, 2117 Beam Avenue (Canceled Area)
Jack Raznlie, 2974 North Howard
i. Mr. Jerrold Lindahl, 2233 Lydia requests partial cancellation
of storm sewer assessment because the plat approved by the Vil-
lage includes Furness Court and 40 feet of right of way on Lydia.
He also requests assessments be calculated on a per lot basis as
per Netnorlin Plata
Councilwoman Olson moved that portion of the assessment be can-
celed. (Furness Court - 40 foot right of way on Lydia).
Seconded by Councilman Wiegert.
Ayes - all.
Councilman Greavu moved that the assessment be levied on a per
lot basis.
Seconded by Councilman Haugan. Ayes - all.
j. Jerrold Lindahl, 2233 Lydia, requests deferment of assess-
ment since land is not buildable until Tower Road is completed,
requests cancellation of assessments on 80 feet right of way.for
Tower Road; requests cancellation of assessment on Northern States
Power easement as land is not usable by property owners.
Councilwoman Olson moved to cancel the assessment of the Tower
Road portion of 80 feet.
Seconded by Councilman Haugan.
Ayes - all.
Councilman Wiegert moved to deny the request to cancel the assess-
ment on the Northern States Power easement property as this is
a matter between the individual and the power company.
Seconded by Councilman Greavu. Ayes - all.
Councilwoman Olson moved that the deferment of the assessment on
that land which is not buildable north on Tower Road be granted
until such time as Tower Road is completed and the land is build-
able.
Seconded by Councilman Wiegert. Ayes - all.
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k. D. J. Nordgren, 2233 Lydia Avenue requests adjustment of the
assessment as he stated the square footage was improperly cal-
culated since 40 feet was acquired by the Village across the south
end of his property for street right of way.
Councilman Wiegert moved to cancel the assessment for the 40 foot
street right of way acquired from Mr. Nordgren.
Seconded by Councilman Greavu. Ayes - all.
1. Jerrold Lindahl, 2245 Lydia, requested cancellation of the
assessments for the 33 feet of property acquired for street right
of way on McKnight Road and 40 feet on Lydia.
Councilwoman Olson moved to cancel the assessments on Mr. Lindahl's
property for the 33 feet acquired for street right of way on Mc-.
Knight Road and the 40 feet on Lydia Avenue.
Seconded by Councilman Wiegert. Ayes - all.
M. The following list of residents requested cancellation of the
storm sewer assessment:
Barney Dalby, 2197 Beam (Canceled Area)
Russell Rehnke, 2183 Beam (Canceled Area)
Eugene Kern, 2205 Beam (Canceled Area)
Helen Drutschmann, 2239 Beam (Canceled Area)
Lexo;, Meemken, 2171 Beam (Canceled Area)
Bernard J. Steffen, 2245 Beam (Canceled Area)
Clarence Moen, 2191 Beam (Canceled Area)
Larry A. Batman, 2211 Beam (Canceled Area)
Charles Lugdahl, 2177 Beam (Canceled Area)
Gale Olson, 2219 Beam (Canceled Area)
Angelo Frattalone, 2225 Beam (Canceled Area)
John DeWitt, 2253 Beam (Canceled Area)
Orron F. Thomas, 2149 Beam (Canceled Area)
Vernon A. Johnson, 2163 Beam (Canceled Area)
Ed Wiems, 2925 Furness St. (portion levied)
Ralton E. Tracy, 2123 Beam Avenue (Canceled Area)
Michael Korman, 2236 E. County Road D (No Change)
Mr. Herbert Bruentrup, 2980 White Bear Avenue requested cancel=
lation of the assessment on the property acquired by the Village
for storm water ponding and recreation purposes. This land was
acquired by the Village with the stipulation the Village would
assume all assessments.
Councilwoman Olson moved to cancel the assessment on the portion
of land acquired by the Village and assess the matter to the
Village.
Seconded by Councilman Wiegert. Ayes - all.
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Angelo J. Vruno, 2370 Gall, requested cancellation of storm
sewer assessment as he is not benefited. No,. change.
The following residents also requested cancellation of assess-
ments since they felt Tilsen Construction had placed monies in
escrow for the storm sewer:
Don Morrison, 2222 Maple Lane
Richard Herzog, 2236 E. Maple Lane
Werner Hillstrom, 2244 Maple Lane
Phillip Prokop, 2983 Howard
Richard Benkusky, 2980 Howard
Don Eastland, 2176 Maple Lane
Mrs. Alex Kazdalwicz, 2917 Furness
Council has passed a resolution to assess the residents in the
Tilsen Area the difference between the escrowed funds and the
cost of 2� per square foot.
3. Water Improvement - Lydia Avenue 69 -7
Council had at the previous assessment hearing deleted that
portion between White Bear Avenue and westerly line of Tilsen's
Addition.
Manager Miller read the notice of hearing. Ma, -or Axdthl called
for persons who wished to be heard regarding these assessments.
a. Staff recommended assessing Lot 1, Block 2, Robert Tilsen's
Maplewood Heights No. 4 only 10 feet as it is a corner lot and
Mr. Tilsen paid an assessment on the Howard Street side of the
property.
Councilman Greavu moved to assess Lot 1, Block 2, Robert Tilsen's
Maplewood Heights No. 4 by 10 feet.
Councilman Greavu withdrew his motion.
Councilman Wiegert moved to cancel the 10 foot assessment on Lot
1, Block 2, Robert Tilsen's Maplewood Heights No. 4.
Seconded by Councilwoman Olson.
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Ayes - all.
Manager Miller recommended Council cancel the remainder of
the listed objections.
Councilman Greavu moved to cancel the Water Assessment on
Lot 2, Block 3, Lots 1 and 3, 6 o 2; Lot 2, Block , Ro ert
Tilsen's Maplewood Heiqhts No. 5.
Seconded by Councilwoman Olson. Ayes - all.
4. White Bear Avenue Street and Storm Sewer (Imp. No. 69 -.5).
a. Manager Miller recommended the Storm Sewer portion of this
project he deleted. The cost of the project was relatively
low and also this area will be included when major improvements
are called for in the future.
Councilman Wiegert moved that the storm sewer project of Imp:
No. 69 -5 be deleted from this assessment roll until such a time
in the future when major improvements will be required.
Seconded by Councilman Greavu. Ayes - all.
Mr. Herb Bruentrups questioned how can White Bear Avenue be
improved so that the water will drain properly.
Following discussion regarding the drainage along White Bear
Avenue, Staff was instructed to contact the County about the
drainage and also to discuss the County ditches along White
Bear Avenue.
b. Mr. Al Johnson requested deferment of his assessment as no
paving improvement had been done in 1969 on White Bear Avenue. He
paid an assessment of approximately $900.00. Staff stated the
water improvement was assessed in 1969 but the street was not
completed in time to assess, that is why the assessment is levied
this year. Council denied the request.
c. The following list of property owners filed for cancellation
of the storm sewer assessment:
Mr. Al Johnson 2869 White Bear Avenue.
Mr. and Mrs. Ray Miller, 2778 White Bear Avenue.
Mr. and Mrs. Milford Olson, 2740 White Bear Avenue.
Mary E. Kiesling, 2866 White Bear Avenue.
Nettie Schuette, 2750 White Bear Avenue.
Maplewood Covenant Church, 2691 White Bear Avenue requested
adjustment of the area calculations for their assessment. They
stated there was an error in the calculations of square footage.
Council had in a previous motion deleted the storm sewer
improvement from the project.
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d. Councilman Greavu moved to deny the request of Mary
Kiesling, 2866 White Bear Avenue to defer the street
assessment on her property. Code No. 57 00210 020 58.
Seconded by Councilman Wiegert. Ayes - all.
e. Councilman Greavu moved to deny the request of Nettie
Schuette to defer or cancel the street assessment. Code
No. 57 00210 020 60.
Seconded by Councilman Haugan. Ayes - all.
5. Flandrau Street Water Improvement 69 - 3.
a. Edward Rydeen, 1940 Flandrau stated the assessment per
front footage shows more than the lot is. The lot is odd
shaped and was assessed under the old formula for odd shaped
lot policy. Staff recommended assessing under the new policy
for odd shaped lots..
Councilman Greavu moved to assess Mr. R Been, 1940 Flandrau, Code
No .57 25100 040 02 under the new policy for oddshaped lots.
Seconded by Councilman Haugan. Ayes - all.
b. Mrs. Harold Baldwin, 1950 Flandrau requests adjustment
concerning the size of her lot. The lot is odd shaped. Staff
recommends assessing under the new policy for odd shaped lots.
Councilman Greavu moved to assess Mrs. Baldwin, 1950 Flandrau,
Code No. 57 25100 020 G? under the poles for odd shaped lots.
Seconded by Councilman Wiegert. Ayes - all.
c. Alan F. Laidlaw, 1944 Flandrau, requested assessment be on
actual front footage and not under the odd shaped lot concept.
Councilman Greavu moved to deny the request of Mr. Laidlaw,
1944 Flandrau, Code No. 5725 100 030 02 and assess under The
new policy for odd shaped lots.
Seconded by Councilman Haugan. Ayes - all.
d. Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Hassler, 1931 Flandrau, requested
change should be based on actual front footage as they were
told it would be.
Councilman Greavu -moved to deny the request of the Hassler's
1931 Flandrau, Code No. 57 25100 120 01 and assess under the new
policy for odd shape lots.
Seconded by Councilman Haugan. Ayes - all.
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e. Harry Johnson, 1937 Flandrau requested assessment should
be on actual front footage of his property.
Councilman Greavu moved to deny the request of Mr. Johnson,
1937 Flandrau, Code No. 57 251.00 090 01 — and-establish 0 .97 feet
as the assessment under the policy for odd shaped lots.
Seconded by Councilman Wiegert. Ayes - all.
f. Howard Unger, 1933 Flandrau, requested an assessment adjustment..
He feels the formula for his lot was unfair.
Councilman Greavu moved to establish 101.17 feet as the Water
Assessment for Mr. Unger, 1933 Flandrau Code No 57 25100 110 01.
Seconded by Councilman Haugan.
Ayes - all.
g. G. Kenneth Nelson, 1725 Frost Avenue stated he paid a cash
connection charge to the Village in 1964 to hook -up to the Frost
Avenue water line. He requests cancellation of the water assessment.
Councilman Wiegert moved to cancel all but the 10 feet of the water
assessment for the side lot consideration for Mr. Nelson, 725 Frost -
C.ode No. 57 25100 070 02.
Seconded by Councilman Haugan. Ayes - all.
h. 1 "*r Forrest Schoeller, 1935 Flandrau stated zA the original
hear•i+l; on this water improvement it was said that the assessment
woulH be based on front footage the same as the sewer assessment was
basEG on. He feels it is not in good faith for a Council to change
their reasoning or policy after a definite plan has been established.
The lot is assessed at 101 feet. Also, he has a drainage easement
on his property. Staff stated the drainage easement was not included
in the assessment.
Councilman Haugan moved to assess Mr. Schoeller, 1935 Flandrau,
Code No. 57 25100 100 01 under theodd shaped lot policy
��econded by Councilman Wiegert.
County Road B - German St. Water Improvement 69 - 9
Ayes - all.
a. Tony Oswald, 1700 Roselawn requested that the stumps that
were placed on his lot be removed.
Council referred the matter to Staff for investigation.
b. Ben Belisle, 2237 German St. would like deferment of the north
end of his property which is unimproved. There is no access to the
property that he is requesting a deferment.
Councilman Wiegert moved to defer 185 feet of Mr. Belisle's assessment
(Code No. 57 68800.E until an improvements are made
Seconded by Councilwoman Olson. Ayes - all.
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c. Orville C. Anderson, 2256 German, requested deferment for the
north 112 of his property. Approximately 130 feet of the property
inaccessable to -the street.
Councilman Greavu moved to defer 124.7 feet of Mr. Anderson's
property Code No. 57 68800010 01 subject to the standard policy
for deferments.
Seconded by Councilman Wiegert.
Ayes - all.
d. Ivar Wicklander, 1896 E. County Road B. requested adjustment or
deferment on his property (Code No. 57 01410 070 29) for the
following reason, if an easement for roadway purposes is open to
the public benefit, a water assessment to a private citizen seems
unfair.
Councilman Wiegert moved to deny the request of Mr. Ivar Wicklander
1896 East County Road B, Code No 57 01410 070-2 for adjustment
or deferment of his assessment.
Seconded by Councilman'Haugan. Ayes - all.
e. Anton Wicklander, 1884 E. County Road B. requested deferment on
his property Code No. 57 01410 120 3a because the land is not filled
and is 20 feet below level of the road.
Councilman Greavu moved to defer Mr. Wicklander's water assessment
for his property, Code No. 57 01410 120 30.
Seconded by Councilman Wiegert. Ayes - all.
7. Linwood Avenue I -later Improvement 69 - 21.
a. Mr. Budd Kolby, 2350 Linwood Avenue, requested deferment as a
portion of his land is undeveloped and he has no plans to develop
it at this time.
Councilman Haugan moved to assess Mr. Kolb y, 2350 Linwood (Code No.
57 01300 010 27) 100 feet and defer the balance of t e property I
Seconded by Councilwoman Olson.
Ayes - all.
b. Mr. V. George Oxford, Jr. 2305 Linwood Avenue requested deferment
of approximately 350 feet of his assessment as the land is zoned
Farm Residence.
Councilwoman Olson moved to defer 350 feet of the Water Assessment
of Mr. Oxford (Code No. 57 01200 010 56 ) and assess the balance.
Approximately 140 feet .
Seconded by Councilman Haugan. Ayes - all.
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8. Maryland Avenue Water Improvement 69 - 11
a. Councilman Greavu moved that all of the Maryland Avenue Water
:Improvement from McKnight Road to Lakewood Drive be deferred until
such time as property chan es hands'or sold or t e property is
hooked up to the water line, in which case they will pay a cash
connection charge of $8.00 per front /Foot.
Seconded by Councilman Haugan. Ayes - all.
b. Arthur Tousignant, 2310 E. Maryland requested deferment on
lots 57 14800 010 00, 57 14800 020 00, 57 14800 040 00, 57 14800
061 00; 57 14800 030 00 for the following reasons; water already
on property, is on social security and is 73 years old and that
the land is undeveloped.
Council granted deferment. subject to all conditions listed in
previous motion.
c. Harry J. Solkowicz, 1240 No. McKnight Road requested an adjust-
ment and deferment of his assessment as his home faces McKnight
Road and he has a receipt for a quit. claim deed for easement across
a 100 ft. triangle located at N.E. intersection of Maryland and
McKnight so they feel they should not be assessed for 426 feet when
our tax statement is 440 feet. They feel the street and curve should
be deducted for the water assessment.
Councilwoman Olson moved to assess and defer Mr. Solkowicz property
(Code No. 57 02410 020 52 407 feet instead of 426 feet.
Seconded by Councilman Haugan. Ayes - all.
d. Mr. Manuel Sanchez, 2077 E. Orange requested deferment. (Code
No. 57 1.4800 091 00) as the lots are vacant.
Deferment granted.
e. Amanda Yeager Anderson, 2354 E. Maryland Avenue requested all
but one lot is undeveloped and she has a receipt for a quit claim
deed for an easement across a 100 foot triangle located at Maryland
Avenue and Lakewood Drive so she feels she should not be assessed
for a full 330 feet.
Councilman Haugan moved to establish the assessment of Mrs. Anderson's
property (Code No. 57 14700 090 Ol ) at 280 feet taking the average
of the front and rear feet.
Seconded by Councilwoman Olson. Ayes - all.
f. Mr. Paul Edmiston, 2345 Maryland Avcnue requested deferment.
Code No. 57 02410 020 55.
Deferment granted by Councilman Greavu's previous passed motion.
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g. Mr. A. J. Reiter, Ass t. Land Commissioner requested cancellation
of water assessment of property No. 57 14800 210 00 as the described
property is Ramsey County Land used exclusively for an open space
area for the pleasure and comfort of the residents in the immediate
area and will never require public utility service.
Councilman Wiegert moved to deny the Ramsey County request to
cancel the water assessment on property described as 57 14800 210 00.
Seconded by Councilman Greavu. Ayes - all.
h. Mr. Raymond A. Colosimo, 2323 Case Avenue requested deferment
on the water assessment for lot 57 14700 100 01 on the basis that
at the meeting of September 1, 1970 he understood that the
assessment will be deferred until property is sold or water connected.
Deferment granted by Councilman's Greavu's previously passed motion.
Mayor Axdahl called for a five minute recess.
Mayor Axdahl reconvened the meeting.
9. Lark Avenue Water Improvement 69 - 12
a. Harry Nordwall, 376 E. Viking Drive stated he was assessed
unfairly for 95.97 front feet. He has an odd shaped lot but it is
75 feet from from front to back except that Viking Drive runs at a
slight angle on both sides.
Councilman Wiegert moved to establish 75 feet as the assement for
the property of Mr. Nordwall, 376 E. Viking Drive Co a —No.-5-7--21-700-
072 20.
Seconded by Councilman Greavu.
Ayes - all.
b. Walter Sitko, 368 E. Viking Drive requested an adjustment of
his water assessment. He was assessed for 179.95 ft. while he feels
it should be 150.5 feet under the new policy for odd shaped lots.
Councilman Greavu moved to establish 150.5 feet as the assessment
footage for Mr. Sitko, 368 E_. __Viking Drive Code No. 57 21700 060 20.
Seconded by.Councilman Haugan.
Ayes - all.
c, Harold Kee, 425 E. Lark AVenue requested an adjustment of his
water assessment. He states he has 294 feet of actual frontage.
He was assessed for 317.91 feet.
Councilwoman Olson moved to establish 294 feet for Mr. Kees
water assessment. 0-ode No. 572 1700 060 19.
Seconded by Councilman Wiegert.
Ayes - all.
d. Mr. Oscar Londin, 365 E. County Road B, requested deferment
on two lots as they are low and undeveloped. The sewer assessment
on these lots were deferred.
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Councilman Greavu moved to defer the water assessment on the
lots 57 21700 010 36 and 57 21700 080 36 on t e same asis as
the sewer assessment. -
Seconded by Councilman Wiegert.
Ayes - all.
e. Mr. Joseph Pilarski, 396 E. Viking Drive requested adjustment
of his water assessment stating he was assessed 88 feet when
sewer was put in and 134.96 feet for the water.
Councilman Greavu moved to establish 85 feet for Mr. Pilarski's
water assessment. Code No. 57 21700 080 20.
Seconded by Councilwoman Olson.
Ayes - all.
f. Howard Ling, 445 E. Lark stated his original assessment was for
147 feet and today he received a notice for additional feet in the
amount of 206 feet.
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Councilman Wiegert moved to establish Mr. Ling's assessment Code No.
57 21700 080 19 at 146.96 feet.
Seconded by Councilman Haugan. 4. Ayes - all.
10. Brookview Drive Water Improvement 69 - 16.
a. David L. Arnold, 2579 E. Brookview Drive requested adjustment
as his assessed frontage greater than actual frontage.
Cowicilman Greava moved to establish Mr. Arnold's assessment
(Code No. 57 17500 071 02 ) at 79.49 font.
Seconded by Councilman Wiegert. Ayes - all.
b. Robert Arnold, 2516 E. Brookview Drive requested adjustment of his
water assessment. He feels the footage is incorrect.
Councilman Haugan moved to establish Mr. Arnold's (Code No. 57 17500
020 06) assessment at 90 feet.
Seconded by Councilman Greavu.
Ayes - all.
c. John L. Wildman, 201 O'Day St. stated he felt the decision on
September 1, 1970 was a fair adjustment for his property but he
received a new notice for additional footage.
Councilman Greavu moved to establish Mr. Wildman's (Code No.
57 17500 100 01) assessment at 77.8 feet.
Seconded by Councilman Wiegert.
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Ayes - all.
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d. Ray N. Gustafson, 2524 Brookview Drive requested an adjustment
to his water assessment on the basis of Council action at the
9 -1 -70 meeting.
Councilman Wiegert moved to establish Mr. Gustafson's(Code No.
57 17500 030 06) assessment at 85 feet.
Seconded by Councilman Greavu.
Ayes - all.
e. Peter Mondoux, 2566 Brookview Drive requested an adjustment
because of the change of the assessment policy.
Councilman Greavu moved to establish Mr. Mondouxs' (Code No.
57 17500 070 06) at 81 feet.
Seconded by Councilman Wiegert.
Ayes - all.
f. Mr. Vernon Storhaug, 2571 Brookview Drive stated his assessment
was unfair. His lot has a 75 foot frontage but was billed 101.97 feet.
Staff stated he was assessed under the odd lot concept.
Councilman Greavu moved to establish Mr. Storhaug's (Code No.
57 17500 072 02) assessment at 75 feet.
Seconded by Councilman Wiegert. Ayes - all.
g. Jeraleen Bah, 2554 Brookview Drive requested a deferment on the
assessment for Lot 5, Block 6, Brower Park because it is on unbuildable
lot (a large ravine runs through the middle of the lot). She requests
an adjustment on Lot 6, Block 6, Brower Park. The actual front footage
is 174.95 feet but 150 feet back it measures 122.64 feet. This would
make 148.80 feet assessable according to resolution passed September 1,
1970.
Councilman Greavu moved to assess Lot 5, Block 6, Brower Park under
the new policy for odd shaped lot and to defer the water assessment for
Lot 5 and to assess Lot 6, Block 6 Brower Park under the new policy.
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Code No. 57 17500 061 06 assessed under new policy).
Seconded by Councilman Haugan.
Ayes - all.
h. Allen L. Porter, 2530 Brookview Drive requested an adjustment on
his water assessment stating the "Odd -Lot" policy was unfair. By its
method of application, it has a built in 12,% penalty factor. In addition
the method of measuring "Odd Lots" with a planimeter has introduced an
additional penalty. The combination of these two factors has increased
his footage, he feels, almost 24% on a lot that deviates only slightly
from being rectangular.
Councilman Haugan moved to establish Mr. Porter's (Code No. 57 17500
040 06) assessment at 80 feet.
Seconded by Councilman Greavu.
Ayes - all.
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i. Ken Espe, 2510 Brookview Drive, requested adjustment
stating the present assessment is not consistent with previous
sewer assessment.
Councilman Greavu moved to establish Mr. Espe's (Code No. 57 17500
010 06)assessment at 85 feet.
Seconded by Councilman Haugan. Ayes - all.
j. Mrs. E. H. Pieper, 2574 Brookview Drive requested adjustment of
her water assessment stating she feels she should be assessed on
the front footage only.
Councilman Greavu moved to establish Mrs. Pieper's (Code No. 57
17500 080 06) assessment at 80 feet.
Seconded by Councilman Wiegert...
Ayes - all.
k. Mr. Joe Griemann, 185 O'Day Street stated he had sent in a
request for adjustment for his water assessment. Staff did not
receive it. He requested adjustment as he feels the assessment was
calculated in error.
Councilman Wieger't moved to establish Mr. Griemann's (Code No. 57
17500 090 01) assessment at 85.84 feet.
Seconded by Councilman Haugan. Ayes - all.
Mr. Griemann questioned what lots were covered by the escrow fund
established by Homewright Corporation and if any lot would be
duplicUted by an assessment.
Council instructed Staff to investigate the Homewright Corporation
escrow monies.
68 - SAS - 2, Pleasantview Park Highwood Avenue Utilities
a. Reed Santa, 2495 Highwood Avenue requested the East 100 feet
of his utilities assessment be deferred. His home sets on the
West 100 feet and the East 100 feet is used for recreational purposes.
Councilman Wiegert moved to defer the East 100 feet of Mr. Santa's
Sanitary Sewer and Water assessments. Code No. 57 01300 030 37 .
Seconded by Councilwoman Olson. Ayes - all.
ADJOURNMENT:
11:35 P.M.
&-�Citj Clerk
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