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Staff therefore calculated preliminary special assessments using the front footage method as shown in the preliminary assessment roll. Then, Patchin Messner Dodd and Brumm calculated estimated special benefits for each assessable property which was also added to the preliminary assessment roll. The lesser of the calculated front footage assessment and the estimated special benefit was then used for the proposed preliminary assessment for each assessable property as shown in the Feasibility Report. All costs for this project are eligible for special assessments since the street is proposed to be reconstructed at its existing width,which meets current State Aid standards, and since the existing and proposed pavement sections both meet 10-ton design standards and are therefore equivalent sections. Public Input Staff has met with 6 of the 7 assessable property owners to discuss the proposed improvements and the preliminary assessment roll. All generally understood the need for the improvements, and only Connexus Energy appears to have significant concerns with the preliminary assessments as proposed in the Feasibility Report. Connexus Energy concerns are based on the fact that the parcel proposed to be assessed in undeveloped. Staff met with Connexus Energy representatives on several occasions to discuss the amount of their assessment.However,based on feedback received from staff from other cities that utilize assessments, as well as from our consulting appraiser, Patchin Messner Dodd and Brumm, staff recommends adopting the preliminary assessments as proposed within the Feasibility Report. To the best of Staff's knowledge,no City assesses properties differently based on the development status. All assessments are calculated based on the highest and best use of the properties. Below is a general summary of comments received from assessable property owners through Thursday, March 9th. If new comments are received before the Public Hearing staff will present the comments to Council prior to the hearing. .Anderson Dahlen—No feedback has been received from the property owner despite numerous contacts. .Altron, Inc. —Does not appear to oppose the proposed improvements or their proposed preliminary assessment. .B &F Fastener Supply—Does not appear to oppose the proposed improvements or their proposed preliminary assessment. . Class C Components—Does not appear to oppose the proposed improvements or their proposed preliminary assessment. . Connexus Energy—Does not appear to oppose the proposed improvements but appears to have concerns with the amount of their proposed preliminary assessment based on the undeveloped status of the parcel being assessed. .In'Tech, Industries—Does not appear to oppose the proposed improvements or their proposed preliminary assessment. .Vision Ease—Does not appear to oppose the proposed improvements or their proposed preliminary assessment. Notification: Public Hearing Notices were published in the Anoka Union Herald on January 27th and February 3rd, 2017,were mailed directly to all assessable property owners, and is posted in City Hall as required by State Statute. Postponing the public hearing did not require additional mailings,postings, or publications. Observations/Alternatives: Observations: This project would best be constructed as a stand-alone project and is necessary, feasible, and cost-effective from an engineering standpoint, and can be constructed as proposed in the Feasibility Report. The proposed pavement design should provide a useful life of 30 years or more, assuming proactive, regular pavement maintenance treatments are performed throughout the life of the pavement.While a 60-year design life is typically targeted for reconstructed streets,this project is not proposing a full reconstruction due to the good condition of the majority of existing 20 year old curb and gutter. At the time the existing concrete curb and gutter that is left in place needs to be reconstructed,which should not occur for 30 years or more, Staff will evaluate