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A upacial reting to hold usesasen*he rings on variouo pro acts nae called to
or er., Mayor.Rilde at 7:10 P.K.. on Uetabsr 5, 1971 in the Diaeon Hsights
Elementary School, 12315 Righvay SIS . '
PRESENT,:-` Mayor Rilde, Councils. Johnson, Riots, Sparth and Hunt. Mawger
Willis, Eq.neer kud-tid:,. Consultant Eagin4er Olson, Frigafrd and
Cgok and Attorney Oratis,
AESFJTP: None
Mayor 811de introduced Tanager Willis to the citisaas. Manager;Willi it troduced
the Council, Vil age ,;sta,ef, Attorney and cabers ref the Village', Conanitii t
Engineering fire. gt+ to:.,d the cittsens they could obtain then proposed uo as-
Rent Erne the Aaseeeoen: Olerk and hie assist nt. if they had gwstion per itr bg
to an engineer proble e they could consult one of the aniinters present. The pub'
pose of the hearing ie to atuver their questions pertaieing to their assesseunt.
Village Engineer Rudrud said public hearings haw beau held on clic project• listed
on the agenda rhich ware carefully studied by the Council before they +core ordered.
Manager Willis told the citisaas hov the notices of this heari sR vas announced. '
They ve re told that the area charges care not definite at c tine the aasasa-
sent roll vas prepared. This particular study has not been eoinpletad so the
acreage charge is being tabled until a later date four assesgoe at.
Mayor Hilde ascplained the Y1111 ge policy for making thea• aasr see ts and if a
citisen,pays his aasessunt in full vithie 30 days of the assa,saant ill adoption
no interest will be chaxged. If it is paid in full prier to N weaber .'th of any, ,
given year interest vilY be charged to Deeeober 31st of the ye 1r of piymeat. If
a citi:en feels hi• aseass.at i' not fay, he say file an appe tl to the Clerk of
District Cbuct of Hennepin Cou ty within 10 days from adoption of the assassarent
roll and serve such appeal upon the Mayor or Village Clerk vith;in ZO days frog
the data of rhe aesesemant roll adopiton. The procedure to fol'lov if they viahed
to speak before the Council Yes explained.
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PROJBCT a1-1.2.0-C CAVAI AUGH ADDITION S6t>EA AND MATER: The puhlic hearins opened
at 7:30 T,M.
Mr. R. K. 7.'horneton, 3225 !.+navood Lana, o anted to kna+ how the aseeseeents vare
axriwd at and what the payoff period ia. Engtnae: Rudrud explrlaad the assess-
ment procedure end said the rate it+ 579.55/fr.ft. Originally it a estimated
at 530.89/ir.ft. Nr. Thornton and ia neighbors are concv-ned a+out the number
of homes for Bale t:avanaugh Add+ttar. Ha has. a ro•+ r+l'1 so vis not in favor
of the `''RPt, Ha •`i `mi to have t;e asseseeant reduced or extnnd•Cht payoff
period o'er a longer itee. Mayor Hilda acid the cost is divided yip among the
property oomers and L:,e1'e 1a no way it can be reduced. .Ct will bdt a.Fread over
20 or 3U years. 30 years if as c:an da 1t that way. The ares. charge ie a f?at
nae time chrrge and say As increased #rqe the total charge of $225 ead laaz
yeafi on a act u int.
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Mr. Sigurd W. Anderson, 14,720 31st Ave. N., said he wondered if the asseeiuOents
could,be broken down to'show what percentage of it involved the trunk line;.
Mayor Hilda told his the trunk line was not involved. This is the area chirge
that u-111 be made -neat year. Mr. Anderson said most of them prefer the 20 ;year.
payoff due to the interest involved rather than 30 years.; Public hearing 4,osed.
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MOTION was made by'Co=:11man Spaeti-, second by Councilman Johnson to act on,
each assessment roil, one at a time.,. Motion carried, unanimous vote. i
MOTION was made by Councilman Runt, second by Councilman Johnson to adopt
RESOLUTION NO. 71-356, A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING AND ADOPTING THE ASSESS-
MENT ROLL. LEW 5326 IN THE AMOUNT OF424911930.14 FOR PROJECT /71-1,:,0-C
CAVANAUGh ADDITION SEWER AND WATER II&RDVEMENTS AT 82 INTEREST PER Aim
FOR TWENTY (20) YEARS. Motion carried S aye roll call vote.
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PROJECT 070-1 0 8-A PARKER S LAXE STREET 11TR AVENUE MAGNOLIA LAMB AND
RES% N0. 71-356
CAVANAUGH
ADDITION
ASSESSMENT Ou
ADOPTED
IS (CTY. RD. 16 TO 2(.". ,AVENUE): Public hearing opened at 7:45 P.N.
Mr., Ken R. Gardner, 1'40C Harbor Lane, asked if property Is -bounded by Two
roads are you assessed for the frontage on both roads? He want to the Village
hall and could not obtain this information. Engineer Rudrud said it deparlds
on whether or not At could be split.; Mr. Gardner questioned the area charge,
we had it for several years. Why do we have to pay an increase now for the
others who will benefit? Mayor Hilde said that Ir why we are not assessing
Its Engineer Frigaard looked up his property and found he owns four lots
with a house on Lot 3. Nr. Gardner said the other lots are "unhuildable".
Mayor Hilda told him we will adopt the roll but the Council Will View the
property and decide whether or not they are buildable. Mr. Gardner quest-
ioned the time for filing on appeal. Mayor Hilda suggested he file an appeal
as there is no way to know what the decision will be.
Mr. Robert.Hoppe, 1711 Fernbrook Lane, asked why he is being charged for the
whole frontage when the pipe does not cross the whole length. Mayor Hilda
told him it is not a matter of haw much pipe is laid, we use the frontage of
the lot for the assessment because his house is being served by it.
Mr. Mar Smith, 14912 County Road 06, said two years ago we were part of the
Southwest project and got water for S9/fr.ft. We objected to it. V-6 appeared
before the Council on October 18. 1969 and the Council adopted Resolution No.
69-382 which he read in part as follows:
to charge property owners along County Road 06 from Xentun to Niagara
Lane and properties on Niagara Lane in relationship to Project 068-1E
at $19.00 per front foot will be assessed +at,.this time on assessment
roll known as IBM 4747 and that the halance of $14.00 per front foot
be assessed on iastellatioa of sanitary sever. As petitioned by land
owners abutting County Rand 06 per exhibit A 4-% Project 068-1E file."
My assesemen, does not conform to this Mr. Smitn continued
charged $16.25 instead of $14.1)0. I would like to ask the
they can do about getting this reduced. Mayor Hilde said
this out for an answer.
and I am being
Council to see what
the staff will check
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Mr. Gary Fra,tend, ]'325 2'6th Ave. N., pointed out that there has been an addendum
to the'-developmsnt'cantract,which was acted on last night, (Oct. 4th), which
af!•ects the water main assessment on Ferobrook and Niagara. This is on this
rolls for the assessment tcoight, yet ttie addendsm has,been paid for by a 252
down payment on a shorter tern than the longer period. 'It must be taken up bye
another addendum to an addendum which would reduce the amount to be paid, other-
wise it will be paid for twice. I am requesting this for the records. We must
take it up sometime in the future by an addendum to the developuent contract.
This assessment is to be paid up in five years. Mayor Hilda said,the Council
Is meeting Thursday and will lock into the amendment possibility. Mr. Freund
said he would like to be present at the meeting. He was told to check this
out with Manager Willis.
Mr. Roger Richters. 55 Magnolia Lane, asked if the assessment charges are strictly
for front footage-> He wAs told it vas. Mr. Richters said he has 212' frontage
and there is no possibility of building another house on my lot. I was told that
this would be taken into consideration. It to a pia shaped lot. I actually have
use for calf of the acre. Mayor Hilda said w' will be consistent on assessing
pie shaped lots and will treat them all the same. Mr. Richters asked if consi-
deration was given to the unusable portion of the property. Maynr Hilde said we
do for the area charge only. My assessment is almost $6,000 and that is a lot of
money for sewer and water that I will probably never need. Ridgemount Ave. and
County Road 015 is due for resurfac.4:ng next spring isn't it? It is gravel now.
Has a contract been let or will you do it next yeart Engineer Olson said it will
be done next year. Mr. Richters asked if he is being assessed for something that
has no contract let for it. Engineer Olson said yes. Mayor Hilda told his the
Council will look at his property for assessment consideration.
Mrs. Joy J. Shepherd, 14510C 13th Ave. N., asked if that is a permanent type road
on the east side of Parkers Lake aed if any Federal funds are available. Mayor
Hilda said it is permanent and no Federal funds are available. They would help
out the community for big interceptors but not neighborhood projects like this.
She asked if he knew what the area charge will be approximately. Mayor Hilda
told her what it has beun in the past and said we do not know what- it will be
until the study is completed. She wanted to know what the lot requirements are
in Plymouth even if water and sewer is in. She was told it is 18,500 sq. ft.
Mr. Wma, C. Braata, 1150C Kingsviev Lane, asked if assessments are the same for
every project, his is about $34/fr.ft. for 242' frontage, totalling $7256.11,
east of Parkere Lake. Engineer Rudrud said the front foot charge is based on
the actual cost of the project. Mr. Bracts said he•know extra work was involved
but felt the Village is negligent in watching the contractors. The second section
is 120 feet and I have to have 18,500 igare feet to build which makes it impossible
for me to build there, although there are three lots. Mayor Hilda said you can
build on each lot if they have been platted. Mr. Braats said for an ordinary man
like myself it is quite outrageous but I suppose it :s to be expected in this
wonderful country of ours. Engineer Rudrud said your assessment is $28.50/fr.ft.
Mr. Walter L. Dolmseth, 1341 Kingaview Lane, said he built a home and just moved
In. We understood that the assessment would be based on front footage, our lot
is pie shaped. Now is it assessed? We combined lots 6 and 71 and asked for one
outlet, but they added one the next day and on lots 8 and 9 too. Engineer Rudrud
said there is no extra charge made for outlets, you are charged for one.
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Mr. Dolmseth thought the basis for>assessmat,would be the measurement -of the
ftcnt to the back and divided by two because the width of the frost is,good
only for one lot and the variance is only 10 feet. I ask that the basis of
assessment be made on the two widths. Mr. Frigaard explained how'hr irrived
at the assessment and said this is not a curvilinear street. Mayor Hilda
said the Council would like to view the situation before a final decision
Is made and he can call the Manager in about ten days to find out what action
was taken. Mr. Dolmseth asked how he could be put on a mailing list. Re
was told to contact Engineer Rudrud about this.
Mrs. Wm, Hajny. 14415C 17th Ave. N., said we have an acre lot and our house is
directly in the middle. There is no way the lot %an be divided. Our front
footage,is 208.7' and the assessment is twice as ouch as anyone else's in the
neighborhood for the same services. Can this be remedied in any way? Mayor
Hilda said the Council will review it and see whether,or not the location of
your home is such that you,cannot divide it. She said they just put, in a new
sceptic system and it cannot be moved. Public hearing closed'at 8:03 P.M.
Councilman Hints said the people on County Road 16 and Niagara are right. We
will have to change the assessment roll to correspond with the previous reso-
lution. We will not take action on this for this reason ar+td Mayor Hilda.
An area charge was made to them and they did mot get the sewer said Councilman
Hints.
PROJECT 168-1.0-C, 34TH AVENUE b XENIUM UNE SEWER AND WATER: Public hearing
opened at 8:05 P.M.
Mr. David T. Sarych, 3350 Xenium Lane. asked when the project and roads will
be done. He was referred to the Engineer for this answer.
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Mr. Ray D. Johnson, 13120 34th Ave. N., said they were told at the last hearing
that in the original plan the assesement included concrete curb and gutter.
There was some objection and we were told consideration would be given to black-
top. I wonder if it is included. Engineer Rudrwi said it will be included in
the assessment and he verifiAd the assessuent charge. Mr. Johnson asked when
the assesument is das and payable. Mayor Hilda said if the roll is adopted
tonight you can pay it within 30 days without Interest, otherwise it is auto-
matically spread over a 20 or M year period and will appear on your next tax
statement. Public hearing closed at 8:08 P.M.
rROJEC1T069-,8-A 26TH AVENUE TO MEDICINE LAKE DRIVE: Public hearing opened
at 8:09 P.M.
Mr. Thomas Keefe, 2635 W. Medicine Lake Drive, asked for an explanation of the
area charges. Mayor Hilda explained this to h,!m. Mr. Keefe said there are
two projects in the area and asked what this particular project was comprised
of. Engineer Rudrud explained that this one was for awwer and water laterals.
The other one is for water., Mr. Keefe said he noted there will be a $13.00
front foot charge for sewer and asked if this is the only rule they follow or
are there exceptions? Mayor Hilda said everyone is charged on the front foot
basis. The area charge will be made next year. Mr. Keefe said he understands
the sewer project is not complete and has been stopped due to a conflict be-
tween the Village and the contractor. Manager Willis said there has been some
problems, concerning a portion of the project.
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Mr. Keefe said we.)have sewer in front of our residents and cannot get a permit
to connect., We are.concerned about being assessed this year for something we
cannot use. We were told by a Village representative this project will not be
colleted until next year. Personally,, I feel we should not be on the assess-
ment roll until then, it is of no valui;to me. You should question yourselves
accordingly and give this some consideration. Mayor Hilde said we have given
that subject some hard and long consideration. We assess'projeets once a year,
in the fall, in order to get the rolls to`,the County by October 10th. The pro-
blem is what do you do about projects just',under way and you have funds under
way. Basically, the citizen pays,the same regardless of which way we do it.
We would be accruing interest to get the money, so we have to capitalize on
the costs. We have no other way to pay"for the interest charge. Mr. Keefe
said I appreciate that but is there arm;- reason,,why we cannot connect to the
portion now complete? Mayor Hilde told him that this will have to,be checked
out with the engineering staff.
Mrs. James Dersows 12300 26th Ave. N., said Larch Lane was going to be extended
100' more. The ether day a gentleman said we are,not going up Larch Lane and,,
Mr. Johnston said they are going through all the way ap to 28th and the project
will not be completed now, is that right? There are,jisst two peopla in there.
Mayor Hilde said we will refer thio to the staff and asked if she was concerned
about getting hooked up as soon as possible. She said yes, and we were told
we would be assessed now, that sounds illegal when you charge interest. Mayor
Hilde said we use your money to build the project. We had to borrow the money,
we must get it back from you. e#en though you cannot use its it is money spent
for the project. We pay the contractors gradually while they are doing the
work. Public; 'nearing closed at 8:20 PoNs
PROJECT i71 -1 0-K SSTHENANDOAHPROJECT:, Public hearing opened at 8:22 P.M.
No one appeared and hearing closed. Action on this to be taken tater.
PROJECT d71 -1.2,0.8-A WEST SIDE MEDICINE LAKE: Public hearing opened at 8:25 P.M.
Mrs. Edward Sell, 11835 28th Ave. N., said they had previously asked for a
waiver on the 220' on the lake, across from our house, on the lake side. the
Village has a 30' road easement. Are you going to give it back? We cannot
use it for anything otherwise. The assessment ohould be abated until you do.
I am objecting to being assessed for'it now. Mayor Hilde told her they will
get back to her later with an answer.
Mr. Delano D. EricksoA. 2317 Kirkwood Lane, said his property is a long. narrow
strip with 75' on Kirkwood and 22.4' on Larch Lane. I am being assessed on both
fronts. I checked and find three of my neighbors are in the same boat. Engineer
Rudrud was asked to check this out. In a later eonvereationitr. Erickson said
lie feels that he and his neighbors are not being assessed the same as others
who art being assessed for one front. Mayor Hilde said you have longe narrow
lots. the policy we are following is the same used in the Southwest. The lot
is such that sone day it is possible to subdivide it into two buildable lots.
Mr. Erickson said there are many lots not more than 100'. Mayor Hilde asked
him to submit a list of people who are getting a break and those being assessed
ucfairin e0'the Coutieil can evaluate them. If we feel it is not right, we will
consider it.
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Mr. Charles 0. Verflin, 12720 7th Ave. N., asked will. this be the same cash
payment in November of 1972 as 1'971? Mayor Hilda said, no the assessment we
are talking about tonight will be spread over 20 or 30 years unless yo4 pay
It up in cash within 30 days with no interests one next year is an area
one-time charge(. Mr. Veflin asked, then if asses and in'1972 and payments
start,in 1973 one years interest will be added and payable over 30 years?
In our area the work will not start until nest year, (Creekwood Heights).
Mayor Hilda said the project was divided into many segments with emergency
areas started..first and others to start nest spring. 14r. Veflin said the
homeowners;fa:.l if the work is not going to be started until next year and
someone wanted to pay off their assessments it would be hard to sell their
homes with 16 work started. Mayor Hilda said considerable work has already
been done U. order to get v.y;ter to you neat spring, trunk lines will be comp-
leted this fall. The contracts have been awarded and we have to' get streets
in shape before winter. 1Rr. Veflin said the homeowners prefer to wait until
1972 for the assessments becuase they will not have anything to pay for. Mayor
Hilda said'I repeat what Mold another citizen regarding this subject, and add
that contracts were let in order to get better bids and they did not start be-
cause it would go into winter and create bad road conditions. We are Being
according to Logic and money must be obtained from )vu now to pay your bills.
Interest must be paid for borrowing money, otherwise you would have to pay
more. Mr. Veflin said our main point is about selling our Mouses without it.
Councilaan Hunt said he was not in favor of having the assessment hearing on
projects not started.tble year and put figures together like $3.000 and 14,000
and start charging interest for projects alivady ordered, but then the interest
accumulates which would take five years to get down to normal interest. Actu-
ally your first pa!ment will be made on your taxes about the same time the pro-
ject will be completed, which is better, and you should look at -it that way.
Mr. Henry Sahly, 11825 18th Ave. N., spoke on behalf of the West Medicine Lake
Community Club, 1705 Forestview Lone. He was at the Village hall and found the
assessment to be $5660.80 for 353.8'. It is not fair to charge us $16.ft'fr.ft.
There will be less than 100' of line on the property. Mr. Frigaard got out
the map and pointed out there is 776' of property from point to point and the
water serves the north half. Mr. Sahly said they are splitting up cur parking
lac, ballfield, ateo and there will be no water line there. MaynY Hilda said
the fact where a pipe is in the ground is not, what we go by, it is the service
to your lot. In some cased we may run a pipe only to the corner of a lot,
we use the front footage to make the charge. Mr. Sahly said he cannot under-
ntand the $5660 for one hookup at $16.no/fr.ft. for less than 1001. Mr.
Frigaard said we applied the same rate as we did for the whole area. Mr. Sahly
said I think we are in a bad area.
Mr. Lawrence LaLiberte, 11845 28th Ave. N., said he wanted to bring up a few
points in consideration of the assessment of $24,751.79 on hie property which
he values at $34,200. He read his letter in part of October 14th, which he
sent to Mayor Hilda, exhibit A attached. Ile said the subdivision was reviewed
and I was advised to hold off until something could be decti4d. I guess this
is your decision. Engineer Rudrud said 27' is being condemned for right of
way of the street, Mr. LaLiberte has requested and filled out forms for this
subdivision. On July 7, 1970 the Bui,&Aing Inspector asked for a drawing of
the property lines by letter, since that time there has been to action on your
part the Engineer reminded Mr. LaLiberte. He said I.carie in and amt with Mr.
Kaman and questioned him about thea sea level and gave him a survey with a
full description of my property. Engineer Rudiud said the indication is that
they are unbuildable lots now* and are under the minimum, Mr. LaUberte said
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Plymouth ,Village
Plymouth,,Minnesota
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Plymouth ,Village
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October,4, 1971
In regard to plat 43723, parcel 6180`. I am writing to post a protest.
After taping to Mr. Ron Rudruud and Mr. James Willis on Thursday,
September 301 1971, I was informed ofa $24,751.19 assessment placed on
my pioperty valued at $34,200.00.
feel that ,your assessment of'$24,751.79 is far in excess of the
1971 market value assessment for the following reasons:
1. July 6, 1971, notice of market valuation of $34,200.00.
2. Increase of .7237% of market valuation for assessments alone.
3. August 31, 1971, petition.of condemnation for permanent
easement for street and utility purposes.
4. No satisfaction of condemnation pr»ceedings prior to starting
project. .
5. Letter dated August 31, 1971, states "Before these
commissioners hold their hearings, however, the Village will
contact you and make an effort to settle matters directly."
6. Due to the condemnation of the additional 27 x 628.5 feet,
the remaining property is non -saleable as a parcel nor is it
buildable according to your building code and zoning ordinance.
7. A portion of the above mentioned parcel had previously been
sold prior to condemnation notice.
8. Mayor Al Hilde skated at the pikblic hearing meeting on May 20,
1971, that the weRt portion of;Twenty-eighth Avenue North
east of West McOcine Lake aria e, now situated on my property}
would be moved 1:o the original dedicated plot and my land
restored. Instead, the property is beim condemned.
9. Objection is m!sde to the manner'in which the assessments were
computed.
EIMMPLE: All,other parcels on the south side of Twenty-eighth
Avenue North east of West Medicine Lake Drive are 165 feet
deep while a portion of my parcels depth is being condemned
for permanent': easement thereby reducing the depth of my parcel
to as littlo as 55.8 feet in certain areas.
10o The Plymou b Village ol:ficials have procrastinated on my request
for sub -division of this parcel since July of 1970. Because of
this procreatinating it is extremely doubtful that it will now be
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October,4, 1971
In regard to plat 43723, parcel 6180`. I am writing to post a protest.
After taping to Mr. Ron Rudruud and Mr. James Willis on Thursday,
September 301 1971, I was informed ofa $24,751.19 assessment placed on
my pioperty valued at $34,200.00.
feel that ,your assessment of'$24,751.79 is far in excess of the
1971 market value assessment for the following reasons:
1. July 6, 1971, notice of market valuation of $34,200.00.
2. Increase of .7237% of market valuation for assessments alone.
3. August 31, 1971, petition.of condemnation for permanent
easement for street and utility purposes.
4. No satisfaction of condemnation pr»ceedings prior to starting
project. .
5. Letter dated August 31, 1971, states "Before these
commissioners hold their hearings, however, the Village will
contact you and make an effort to settle matters directly."
6. Due to the condemnation of the additional 27 x 628.5 feet,
the remaining property is non -saleable as a parcel nor is it
buildable according to your building code and zoning ordinance.
7. A portion of the above mentioned parcel had previously been
sold prior to condemnation notice.
8. Mayor Al Hilde skated at the pikblic hearing meeting on May 20,
1971, that the weRt portion of;Twenty-eighth Avenue North
east of West McOcine Lake aria e, now situated on my property}
would be moved 1:o the original dedicated plot and my land
restored. Instead, the property is beim condemned.
9. Objection is m!sde to the manner'in which the assessments were
computed.
EIMMPLE: All,other parcels on the south side of Twenty-eighth
Avenue North east of West Medicine Lake Drive are 165 feet
deep while a portion of my parcels depth is being condemned
for permanent': easement thereby reducing the depth of my parcel
to as littlo as 55.8 feet in certain areas.
10o The Plymou b Village ol:ficials have procrastinated on my request
for sub -division of this parcel since July of 1970. Because of
this procreatinating it is extremely doubtful that it will now be
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approved Consi4rable expense was entailed to meet your requirements
on sub-d.vision, $ut obviously' to ono avail.
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11.he amount needed to pay off this assessm snt over a twenty ye tperiodwillincreasemypresentmonthlypiymentbyapproximately
k 004100 a month which I do 'not have. x
12. According to Mr. James Willis, the value f my property,io it be
increased by this agsessment to an aariourt of approximatel
54,951;79 which is an amount thaw far exceeds,fair mapt'et value.
In conclusion, if after reviewing the above objections, Pkj,mouth`
Village cannot reach a fair adjustment, the Village of Plymouth will be
forcing me into bankruptcy; ,
Sincerely,
awrence J; Y.a i erie
11845 - 28`th Avenue North
Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55441
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with a waiver it could have been. Mayor Hilda said this will be decided whet it
cos before the judge.. Mr. LaLiberte said I cannotot do anything with the 25.8'
and am being charged'$25/fr.ft. fcr it, now the'subdividad p6rtion is down the
drain. The Council considered his conments and reviewed his property on the map.
NDTION was made by Councilman Johnson. second,by Councilman Aunt that if and
when the assessment roll is adopted that Mr. Lawrence LaLiberte's parcel of
land, Plat 43723, Par:el 6180, be part, of the assessment roll. Mr. LaLlberrte
was told he could appeal the assessment in accordance with Statutes 429.081
which was explained by At;orney Draws. Mayor Hilde said the Council will con-
sider the condemnation charge. It was -all done according to the laws We cannot
do anything about it. Councilman Johnson told him it is better for his to make
an appeal then the Cotmcil can look at it at that points Mr. LaLiberte objected
to the manner in which the assesamento were computed. A portion of his property,,
Is being condemned and reduced. Can't it be computed other than by front foot?
Mayor Hilda said we have figured out an assessment policy that is fair and con-
sistent and used by practically every3ne. I do not sea how we can make an ex-
ception in your case. Mr. LaLiberte ;questioned the policy for assessing pie
shaped lots. Mayor Hilda explained that a formula for thosol and rectangular
lots is used. Mrs LaLiberte said he thought it could be computed on a squares
foot basis. He was told that would not be fair to his neighbors. Motion
carried 5 aye votes.
Miss Gladys Rippe. 2610 W. Medicine Lake Drive. said she wanted to know what she
was being assessed on. Mr. Frigaard ,said he would show her. She said the sever
is not complete yet is it, they ran into all sorts of complications. didn't they?
Mayor Hilda staid that is true. Miss Rippe said a point of past history "a that
there was to be a deferrment. You said you were only going :o assess where we
live and that there would be a deferrment until we sold the praperty. Council-
man Hunt asked if she qualified for the Green Acre Leer. She did not know.
Mayor Hilda suggested she :alk to the Assessor to see if she does. That would
be a reason for an assessment deferrment.
Marian Deininger. 1100 Evergreen Lane N., said they are not being properly noti-
fied. Do we have to hook up to the water? Engineer Rudrud explained the village
policy for hookups and the certificate requirement from the Health Departrent.
She aekud what the service rates are. She was told it is $9/quarter for a mini-
mum of 18.000 gallons.
Mr. Elroy M. :eterson, 15651 Evergreen Lane. asked that the area charge be
clarified and if they include water main and storm sewer chargee? Mayor Hilda
said the evea charge is not :1eing made this year. Storm sewer to another matter.
Mr. Friglsard explained that storm sewer is based on square footage. Mr. Peterson
does not have storm sewer. He questioned subdividing his parcel. The Engineer
told him he would have to put the connection in if it is subdivided after the
iroject to in. He asked if ;se could pay it within 30 days to escape interest.
le was told that was correct%
R,:. Norman r. Torrison, 1291) 27th Ave. N.t asked why the interest rate is 82
side Wayzata charges 72. if you are charging us the exact price of the pro-
jtx t and assessments are running up*6 0,000 it seems exhorbitent. What interest
art you payiag? 6.982 told Mayor Hilde, in the course of `san6ling financing we
must get money from various places and we get a spread which goes directly into
the Sinking Fund. We do a lot of things different than Waya.:'a. You are welcome
to examine our Atandards to see what we do with the money.
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Mt4" To=1son said a large nuober of people called to find out what the assess -
Dant •could 'i 't, most thouiht they would get water, sever, clirb and gutter for
2100, no o#,, , said we wit; get another charge next year. Creekwood Heights 2nd,
iddition han',a rear. been 'assessed an area charge, evidently Engineer Rudrud ,does
not kuov that,, It was for , Project t68 -1D, We called the Village hall and tkey
said we will have an area charge next year. That is wrongs HWthe Village
changed their rales about when you wirl'" ess the project" The Council explained
to him that bids were let this year to get better prices and planned installation
lit spring to avoid the inconvenience of muddy roads for the people.._. Mr.
lforrison questioned paying fot a project not completed. Mayor Hilde explained
that we are payivg interest on this money borrowed for these improvements.
Engineer Rudrud explained what is going in and when and'what the charges are.
Nr. Torrison compered their street restoration cost to the one for West Medi-
cine Lake at $6.40/fr.ft. Mayor Hilda said you are getting permanent streets.
Manager Willis said+, he recollected that they are getting sanitary sower mains
and laterals in the street and there will be no street left to restore, because
of this you are talking about semattce and money, thn street will have to be
rebuilt with no opting in this area.
Mr. George Hoyt, 263:: Sycamore lane, asked, if the cost for Creekwood Heights is
au overall cost inclu%log more than the area they live in or not. Manager
Willis said, the sanitary sewer t)rtion was divided and there are two lost centers.
The other area is ht&it, dr. Hoyt said %here you have govt asphalt sheets now
we pay the penalty for Mother street. Manager uillis said the Village did not,
have a water system whet the street vas put in. Mr. loyt said as a homeowner
I have no idea what; it w•'ll be for sever, water and straets, I do not know but
that it will be prohibits w to live in my house, which is unfair. Manager Willis
said we :a -,N dive you the .,soessment for water and sewer but net streets because
we have not received bids .et. Mr. Hoyt asked why he couldn't get the infor-
mation until last week, M yor Hilda sold we did not receive the figu'ns until
just recently. Mr. Hoyt adked if the people have anything to say about how the
street should be restored? Nayor Hilda said the public hearing was held and the
discussion set forth the basic way that the project will be handled including
estimates for it. We do kna.t about the newer and water and I will chuck back
on the minutes of the hearing on May 20th said Mr. Hoyt. People would like a
choice on the type of stree, restoration. Have bids been let? If not, can't
you get two bide? Mayor Hilda said we decided on concrete, bids have not been
let. Concrete is more expensive but our ordinance reads we must have concrete
curb and gutter because the streets will stand up a lot longer and are easier
to maintain. Engineer Ruerud addA that the streets will also have a better
runoif, there are no storm seware in Creekwood Heights. Mayor Hilda said the
Council Rave a great deal of consideration to this before it was decided on.
If a few of you can get togeth-• with the Engineer nn why we should change, we
can look at it another way. Ci wncilman 11ints said we received notice from your
homeowners association saying ;:ley wanted concrete curb and gutters and no
stormy sewer. Mr. Hoyt said he thought the complete assessment would be $3,000.
Councilmau Johnson said if you t -ant to go back to the homeowners association
dnd get together with them and come back we can consider it. Mayor Hil,de told
him to take it first to Engineer Rudrud and he will give it to the Council.
Mr. Tom Keefe sa+d he wanted to question the recommendation made to u certain
taxpayer regarding an assessment deferment and to see the .assessor regarding
the Green Acres Law. How can you fellows arrive at an assessment roll wheu a
figure of $39,000 can be dropped P%r deferred? This will affect all of us.
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If you defer it we will be losii--g and paying for it: Mayor Hilda said it
would only be deferred to allow the assessment to float along until such time
it become due. Mr. Keefe ref4red to St4tute 429.081.for appeals and asked
If any other properties are bein't, considered uw ar the Green Ac -es Law. Mayor
Hilde said we cannot do that before the roll is adopted. Wo have '120 Way of
knowing who they would be. C,oungl.lman Johnson said it can be lone anytime
before May of next year.
Mr. Charles A. Niska, 2486 Hemlock'',,Lane, said the assessment roll i1t not up
to date so he could not get his assessment, so I made out a letter =A have
given it to you. Is it in time for consideration? Mayor Hilde saIA we will
r id it and see if it merits a change.
rt6 s Marie Mihm, 2110 Kirkwood Lane, said she is another one of the people who
arit complaining about being assessed "or something that has not been done.
Our assessment Includes water. storm sewer and street - storm hewer on top of
s hill? Manager Willis said yeur water is creating a problem for the people
below you. Miss Mthm asked where the digging will take place. Mayor Hilda
referred her to the Engineer for construction details. Public hearing closed.
PROJECT f71 -0.A SOUTHEAS"; WATER PROJECT • Public hearing opened at 10:15 P.t1.
Mr. Gil Bittner, 13010 County Road 015, sold no adjustment was arrived at and
he was assessed for sewer on 200' and is paying the same as the man
for two buildable lots and two stubs. Hine is not buildable, it is
I am objecting to being assessed for the 20'I' full frontage when it
buildable. Mayor Hilda said his property wi.Il be 12oked at,
next door
low land.
Is not
Kr. G. P. Krautkremer, 41.0 Forestview Lane, said he has lots 16, 17 and 18 on
County Road 115, 96 feet, and is being assessed for 150 feet. I do not under -
attend my assessment, sewor was 124 fent. Mr. Frigaard said he will go over
this with him. Mr. Krau'Aremer said we just sodded on Forestview and where
the curb comes it was not replac-i. Mayor Hildh satd that is a constructiots
problem, and referred him to the Engineer,
Ruth S. Halbert, 14805 County Road #15, said we j•tst received our assessment
for 133.5 feet. We are cn the corner of Kingsview and County Road M. The
back of our lot is 74'. I am asking for consideraAoT.. Mayor Hilde said the
Council wilt look at th".s.
Mrs. Jo,;n Ye. b, y. Kingeview Lane, said they have a lot that is 150' at the
front and 60' in the back. They are being assessed for 150'. Our neighbors
have the oame and are only paying for the smaller anour•t. Will you consider
this? Mayor Hilda said the Council will look at this.
Mr. Louis Keit, 305 Deorwood Lane, said we were here at the first meeting, but
no one knew about the aecond meeting, when the project was approved. Mayor
ttilde said it is often done like thio. We have the public hearing ana go
through it with the public then we evaluate it later but do not have another
public hearing. We many have six meetings before we decide what to do. The
public could have home in, per se. Mr. !tell said our sewer charge was pro-
posed at $8.00/fc.ft. now we Are raying $11.55/fr.ft. They have about 30'
access without going dawn the middle of the street, we understood that we
would not be charged 1'or the additiona4 charge for street restoration, mayor
ttilde said $7.00/fr.ft, was for water and the street restoration was $3.68. f`1
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He explained that in sorsa cases the restoration would be for a whole new street
and to some cases, like yours, just replace sod or part c£ the street. We
probably said to you we will not rip up the whole street, but rather preserve
It and go dou- the side. The actual restoration came in at $3.55 which is lower.
It is not a cvd•e: of where the pipe is laid how the front footage is determined
or what side of L6te street it is on who will hay for it, it serves both siden
and charged the same for both sides, $3.55 was a low bid. Mr.. Reil said sewer
was put in four years ago for $7.00 it should have been cheaper.
Mr. Bruce W. Banister, 15720 7th Ave. N., said I feel I do not benefit any more
than people who have 140' frontage, I wonder It' it is done the right way. I
want to take a look at it. I do not feel it is justifiable to c'iarge me $1517,00.
Mayor Hilda said it was your choice to have a Large lot. A11,I have is 18,.500 sq.
ft. according to the ordinance said Mr. Banistur. It is longer and not, as deep.
He was told we had to stretch the pipe to get to your neighbcr. Mr. Banister
said you, requested that I must have so much land. Councilman Johnson uaid it
was your choice to live there. Mir. Banister said my neighbor pays $400 less than
I do. I want it considered. When will the coasts be laid out for the sewer?
Mayor Hilde said during the course of the project we had contingencies and not
until the project is done will we know how muca it will be. It will be available
as public information you can come in and see it.
Mr. Jack Malmstedt, 15C Niagara Lane, said our house is in the middle of a plot
that cannot be broken out, while you are out visiting we wish you to visit us.
It is south of #15 at Parkers Lake. There are two lots broken off of the orig-
inal plot, the westerly side of Niagara (SCJ ; %itersectio®a). This leaves an area
scuth of our ho,,se not buildable. When the sewer stubs were put in they put in
two, one in error and one for our house. 'fir. Frigaard checked this. Mayor
Hilde asked if his house is on the big.lot and he said yes. Mayor Hilde said
the Council will look it it but told him to send in a letter of appeal anyway.
Mr- Richard Scht;,_dt, 23rd Ave. N., said yo,rtr records are not very up to
date. I Tuve !our lots unJ only •e lot was nsseused . I am sure you will get
It rectified. My house fcaeos and is a 4lorner lot, larger on Jonquil
Lane, which frontage will be uli(.':: I csuld not find that out. Mayor Hilde
told him to talk to qtr. Frinaard and if you are not satisfied come back.
Mr. Chuck Scharl.au, 15tin5 2nd Ave. N., -laked 11 they will get another charge
next year? Tie told in area charge Pill be itwde next year anti we do not
iow what 3t will Tie,-knother hearing will be held like this next year.
r. Manley Karels, 15018 County Road #15, said he has a oie shaped lot to 165'
and does neat see why he should pay for Mx'. Councilman Johnson said we
epproact4ad 0o SW basically the same way as was clone for the SE. There was
very .lit l,:Ie -Uf feranc;e vhto time the wn- we did it for water. It deemed sound
then. We ars taking the otal coat for #°he project and attomotin to %ttvide
the cast. up between .Mo po,,jple in the uo%;t fair way, to doing sea you run into
questions about rte shaped lots. We do not alwava satisfv evenyones, so we try
and end up with something consistent. Mayor Hilde said lwa will look at it.
H4 wonted to know when tho service will be ready. Engineer Olson helped him
with that questiotz
Mra. Earl b. Hkahe!tsbnj 1078 VinewoaJ said mAny pap4ple. did not receive nkatices
for thiq meeting, 'Che ManAgor told her they will get ncticus Fnr a henrtng
to he held October 1st. public hearing closed at 10.%4b P.M.
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public hearing opened to discuss street lighting: Mr. Torrison asked how
much ornamental street lights cost and hoar much it would cost to convert from
Mercury vapor lights -.6 Mayor Hilda told him to refer this question to the staff.
Mr. Torrison was tole( that Seven Ponds pays $14.90/parcel. He said that sounds
like the same we pay for mercury vapor. Councilman Runt said he has requested
a study for adequate lighting and types of lighting we want for the balance of
the Villsge was addet by Councilman Hintz. Mr. Torrison said it is dard to talk
to people when we petition for them without knowing,what the cost will be:
Mayor Hilde said your,lquesttons will have to'be answered by the staff. Hearing,
closed-.
Mayor Hilde asked the Council what objections were trade to the Parkers Lake
Stre"t project. Councilman Hintz said because of Council's action two years
ago all parcels abutting Niagara Lane along County Road 06 would be assessed
at,$19,.00/fr.ft. so have to be changed. Mayor Hilde asked the staff to go back
and redo the rolls. F,r; Frigaard checked on what lots they are. He was told
we originally atsesse4 them $5 wi.hout restoration for water. Mayor Hilde,
said the staff should be asked to pull out the exceptions and re-evaluate them
and re -present them Saturday morning. Council agreed. Mayor Hilde directed
the Manager on behalf of the Council., to develop a response to the people we
deferred and tell them what we decided and send the Council a copy of this
letter.
MOTION was made by Coiatcilman Spaeth, second by Counc+lman Johnson to resume
this asseenment hearing Saturday. October 9. 1971 at 10;.00 A.M..in,the Village
hall. Motion carried 5 aye roll call vote.
Meeting adjourned at 11:30 P.M.
Caroline Hanf, Clerk