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The existing bituminous pavement was reconstructed using the Stabilized Full Depth Reclamation (SFDR) process. This process included reclaiming the existing bituminous pavement, along with a portion of the existing class 5 aggregate base. The reclaimed material was then spread on top of the remaining class 5 aggregate base, after which about 4 inches of reclaim material was removed from site. An asphalt emulsion was then mixed into the remaining reclaim material as a stabilizing agent to increase the strength of the reclaim material. The stabilized reclaim material was then shaped and compacted, after which 4 inches of new bituminous pavement was placed on top. The new pavement section is a 10-ton pavement design meeting current State Aid pavement design standards. The existing storm sewer system met all current State Aid design standards so no storm sewer improvements were necessary, other than casting adjustments. The existing sanitary sewer and watermain were tested and found to be in good condition so no utility improvements were necessary. Public Input Staff met with all property owners prior to construction to discuss the improvements and their preliminary assessments. All generally understood the need for the improvements, and though many of the property owners questioned the use of special assessments to help pay for the improvements, they did not generally oppose their proposed assessments, with the exception of Connexus Energy. Connexus Energy addressed the Public Works Committee on September 19, 2017, to discuss their concerns with their assessment. Their concerns focus on the fact that the property the assessment is being levied against is currently undeveloped. The City's consulting appraisal firm estimates benefit based on the highest and best use of a property, not on the current development status. This accounts for the fact that improvements made by the City serve the assessed property for decades, during which time the property may be developed. Notification: An Assessment Hearing Notice was published in the City's official newspaper, the Anoka Union Herald, on Friday, September 15, 2017. Assessment Hearing Notices were mailed to benefiting property owners on September 25, 2017, as required per Minnesota State Statute Chapter 429. Attached is a copy of the Affidavit of Mailing, copies of all mailed hearing notices, and mailing label lists. Anoka County requires special assessments to be certified to the County Auditor by November 30th for collection on next year's taxes. This deadline will be met by conducting the Assessment Hearing at the October loth City Council meeting. Observations/Alternatives: Observations: The project is complete and all costs are known. Final assessments were calculated based on final project costs. The proposed special assessments conform to the requirements set forth in State Statute Chapter 429, chapter 8 of the City Charter, applicable City code, and the City's adopted Special Assessments Policy, which are attached to this case for reference. Attached are copies of the final assessment map and roll for this project. The proposed interest rate for special assessments is 4.60%, and assessments are proposed to carry a 10-year term. Assessment Hearing Notices mailed to property owners included a schedule of payment showing annual payments including principal and interest. No assessment deferrals have been requested. Alternatives: Alternative #1 — Motion to adopt Resolution #17-10-252 adopting the final assessment roll certifying Sunwood