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Motion carried. Voting Yes: Acting Chairperson Kuzma, Councilmembers Johns and Shryock. <br />Voting No: None. <br /> <br />5. COMMITTEE BUSINESS <br /> <br />5.01: <br />Assessment for Sunwood Drive Reconstruction <br /> <br />City Engineer Westby reviewed the staff report and stated that up to 25% of costs of the <br />Sunwood Drive Reconstruction project is proposed to come from special assessments to <br />benefiting properties. Connexus Energy is one of nine properties that are proposed to be <br />assessed for this project. Connexus uses Sunwood Drive as the primary access for their fleet of <br />service vehicles. <br /> <br />Connexus Energy has not formally objected to their preliminary assessment, <br />meetings with representatives of Connexus have been cordial and productive. When the Special <br />As <br />template that could be amended at any time during the process. <br /> <br />City Engineer Westby stated traffic volumes and/or vehicle types were not considered in <br />calculating assessments for any of the benefiting properties. Based on vehicle impacts of <br />all existing benefiting properties, Connexus Energy's service vehicle fleet likely has the greatest <br />negative long-term impact on the service life of Sunwood Drive. <br /> <br />Each parcel in this corridor is being assessed based on its highest and best use. This is the first <br />has advised that each parcel in the corridor should be assessed based on its highest and best use, <br />rather than its current status. <br /> <br />City Engineer Westby stated the Committee is requested to review two alternatives. Alternative <br />#1 is to recommend that the City Council adopt special assessments consistent with the <br />calculations outlined within the Feasibility Report. Alternative #2 is to recommend that the City <br />Council adopt adjusted special assessments based on Committee recommendations. He added <br /> assessment is <br />reduced, all other assessment amounts will need to be reviewed and adjusted which could delay <br />the Assessment Hearing and increase the City's overall contribution to the project. <br /> <br />City Engineer Westby introduced Mike Bash, VP and CFO, Connexus Energy. <br /> <br />Mr. Bash gave a <br />issue. Mr. Bash stated he has served in City Government in Long Lake, Minnesota, in the past, <br />and addressed similar issues. He added Connexus and the City of Ramsey are involved in a <br />number of partnerships, including a proposed solar farm, and it is a good working relationship. <br /> <br />Public Works Committee / September 19, 2017 <br />Page 2 of 11 <br /> <br />