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the County does not allow partial payment of assessments. She stated that she is at a loss of how to help but to remain fair with others that have experienced the assessment policy. She noted that the proposed assessment has been reduced already. Councilmember Riley stated that the final assessment amount was reduced, which was a variation from the assessment policy and away from fairness to residents that have been fully assessed. He commented that this is an imperfect process. He noted that the City of Ramsey is covering 88 percent of the cost of this improvement and only 12 percent of the overall cost is being assessed, even though the policy states 25 percent. Councilmember Musgrove agreed with the comments of Councilmember Riley. She recognized that this is difficult but provides a better-quality road than previously existed which does provide a return in value. Motion by Councilmember Musgrove, seconded by Councilmember Menth, to Adopt Resolution #19-236 Adopting Assessment Roll Certifying Assessments for Improvement Project #19-01, Ford Brook Estates Street Reconstructions. Further discussion: Councilmember Riley stated that he asked staff if the assessment could be split into two assessments for each property which would allow residents to pay off the first amount of$3900 in full and let the second remaining amount roll onto taxes. City Administrator Ulrich replied that the Finance Director believed that option could exist with Assessment A being $3,900 and Assessment B being the remaining amount which would give the property owner the option to pay off one and finance the other. The residents in attendance provided consensus in favor of the two-assessment option. Councilmember Riley suggested amending the motion to split the assessment into Assessment A in the amount of$3919.90 and Assessment B in the amount of$1,197. Councilmembers Musgrove and Menth accepted the friendly amendment. Motion carried as amended to Adopt Resolution #19-236 and to split the assessment into Assessment A in the amount of$3919.90 and Assessment B in the amount of $1,197. Voting Yes: Mayor LeTourneau, Councilmembers Musgrove, Menth, Heinrich, Kuzma, and Riley. Voting No: None. 6.02: Adopt Resolution #19-237 Adopting Assessment Roll Certifying Assessments for Improvement Project #19-03, Wood Pond Hills and Chestnut Ridge Street Reconstructions Presentation City Engineer Westby reviewed the staff report and recommendation to adopt Resolution #19- 237 adopting the final assessment roll certifying assessments for Improvement Project #19-03, Wood Pond Hills and Chestnut Ridge Street Reconstructions. City Council/October 8, 2019 Page 9 of 15