Agenda - Parks and Recreation Commission - 04/21/1983

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I I I City Attorney Goodr-ich replied that for legal reasons, it would be best to remain with the term "specially". Question #3: Under BENEFIT PRINCIPAL, does it read different but mean the same as Question #17 (the amount of the assessment mut not exceed the special benefit) City Attorney Goodrich explained that it had meant the same as discussed under Question #1. Question #4: Initiation of Proceedings. This~may be done by the Council or by petition of affected property~wners. If a petition'is used, it must be signed by the owners of at least 35% in frontage of the property bordering on the proposed improvements. Is this indicating how the utilities will progress-through the area? If it is not saying that then explain what happened to the 50% developed before moving further out that was at one time discussed? Mr. Raatikka replied it would require a petition signed by 35% of the frontage landowners in order to justify Council reviewing the project. If the subject area was not 50% developed, the developer would have to pay for trunk Being extended until that 50% is developed. John Lichter commented that on Page 3 of the Policy, under Summary of Steps, a statement of economic benefit should be included. City Attorney Goodrich replied that an appraisal before and after each pwoject has been determined not feasible because of the cost factor. City Engineer Raatikka stated that the City of Coon Rapids has their City Engineer sign a statement of economic benefit. 'i I I I I I John Lichter also noted that on Page 3 of the Policy, under Public Hearing, the last sentence should read "At the hearing, all interested persons shall have a chance to be heard whether or not they are liable to be assessed. Question #5: Refer to Page 4, Point #9 - .... bonds are then paid off as the funds become available through the collection of the assessments and any taxes levied especially for that purpose. Could lapse of time occur in undeveloped areas where bonds are not being paid off because of slow purchase of homes. How does the city handle this? City Attorney Goodrich replied that answers to these questions are addressed on Pages 18 and 19 of the policy, that property taxes and assessments are to be paid simultaneously, if not, forfeiture of land procedures are initiated. Question #6: Refer to Page 4 - . plan and organized improvement projects of large enough scope such that good bid prices will be obtained. Is there a 1 year time limit to completing a project and what must be done (completed)? I I I Mr. Raatikka replied that it would depend on the size of the project, but for tax role purposes would certainly try to stay within a i year time limit, and that the City Engineer would set up a time table. He further stated that "Complete" would mean just that, except maybe for some restoration. Sp C/March 21, 1983 Page 3 of 6