09-22-1992 Asessment Hearing MinutesSTATE OF MN An Assessment Hearing on the Nashua
COUNTY OF WRIGHT Avenue - 85th Street MSA
CITY OF OTSEGO Construction Project was held this
22 day of September, 1992, at 7:00
PM. Norman F. Freske, Mayor, Doug Lindenfelser, Floyd Roden,
Larry Fournier and Ron Black, Council Members, Jerome
Perrault, Clerk, Elaine Beatty, Deputy Clerk/Zoning
Administrator, Judy Hudson, Secretary, Larry Koshak,
Engineer, and Andy McArthur, Attorney, were present.
The Hearing was called to order by Norman F. Freske,
Mayor.
Engineer Larry Koshak then addressed the Hearing and
explained that it was the Assessment Hearing for the
construction project of Nashua Avenue from Co. 39 to 83rd
Street and 85th Street from Nashua Avenue 750 feet East. We
will be listening to your comments tonight and the assessment
roll will be adopted at the September 28, 1992, Council
Meeting. The total estimated cost of the project is $465,000
with MSA paying a large portion of the cost and the balance
by the assessments. The project is 98% complete with a
street light at the Co. 39 - Nashua Avenue intersection still
to be put up, a field driveway for Mrs. LuConnic, and a few
small hand jobs to do. The proposed assessment is $2,500.00
per unit at 8% interest on 24 assessable units. Using a
uniform payment method, the payments will be $377.00 per year
for 10 years and start in 1993. Full payment with no
interest charges can be made within 30 days after the
assessment roll is adopted or until October 28, 1992.
Floyd Goenner asked how many years the interest would
accumulated if a person used the deferred payment plan under
the Green Acres program. Larry Koshak advised him it would
be for 10 years.
Dennis Havel asked if the City would be paying an
assessment on it's property. The answer was yes.
Mrs. LuConnic commented that she thought the interest
rate of 8% was too high.
One resident asked if he split his property later on,
would he be assessed again? The answer was no.
Gene Goenner asked when the insurance claims would be
paid. Larry Koshak said this was a matter between the
insurance company and the claimant. Floyd Goenner said. he
thought the City should be involved and also the contractor
did not keep the road passable like promised.
LaVerne Constant said she has trouble with her culvert
and ditch as the water doe not move and gets stagnant. Larry
Koshak advised her this would be corrected.
Floyd Goenner asked who was going to pay for digging out
the muck in the ditches if someone wants to put in a driveway
culvert later on.
John Anderson said he thought there was too little cover
over his driveway culverts. Larry Koshak said that it
shouldn't be a problem unless you get too close to the end.
John Anderson said the driveway approaches were too low,
lower than the road and they should be level with the road.
CITY OF OTSEGO NASHUA - 85TH STREET ASSESSMENT HEARING OF
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Larry Koshak advised him he would check the driveways.
Bill Olson asked how much of the project was being paid
by MSA. Larry Koshak said 100% of construction costs, most
but not all engineering and easement costs and only a portion
of legal expenses. Bill Olson asked if assessments could
create a surplus. Larry Koshak replied if this happened that
money would go into a fund for future street improvements.
Floyd Goenner commented that he thought the mailboxes
were set too close and also it was double striped all the way
for no passing. Larry Koshak said the road had a 40 MPH
speed limit.
Myrtle LuConnic said she was protesting the assessment
on her 20 acre parcel because it was too low and unbuildable.
The Council advised her they would check the parcel.
Andy McArthur advised the residents the assessments are
appealable through District Court but a written appeal must
be filed by today.
Dennis Havel asked if one resident could appeal in
behalf of all. The answerwas no.
Gene Goenner asked if the contractor was going to remove
all the material they left laying around. Larry Koshak said
they will, that it just takes time.
Motion by Doug Lindenfelser to close the Public Hearing.
Seconded by Floyd Roden, all Council Members voted in favor
of .the motion.
On Motion the meeting adjourned.
, NORMAN F. FRESKE, MAYOR
DOUG LINDENFELSER, COUNCIL
, FLOYD RODEN, COUNCIL
, LARRY FOURNIER, COUNCIL
, RON BLACK, COUNCIL
Attest: Jerome Perrault, Clerk
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