1993-09-28 CC Minutes Special
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ALBERTVILLE CITY COUBCIL
SPECIAL NORK MEETIRG
September 28, 1993
Albertville City Ball
7:40PM
PRESD'l: Mayor Mike Potter, Councilmembers John Vetsch, Duane
Berning, Sharon Anderson and Albert Barthel, City CI erk Linda
Houghton, City Engineers Thore Meyer and Ron Guerts, City Attorney
Mike Couri
Mayor Potter called the special work meeting of the
Albertville City Council to order to discuss the methods for
assessing the 50th street Improvement Project.
Thore explained that most of the costs of the project have
been compiled. He anticipates that the City will assess
approximately $222,000 in construction costs, pI us the bonding
expenses. This excludes the Frankfort Township share of the
project (approximately $34,200), the cost of the sidewalks
(approximately $12,000) and the cost differential between a 7-ton
and a 9-ton surface (approximately $16,500). The proposal
presented to the Council at an earlier meeting suggesting
assessment options used the assessable amount of approximately
$243,000.
Attorney Couri recommended that the Council consider having
the properties appraised. spot appraisals could be done, if the
Council chooses, only on particularly unique lots. He strongly
recommended the Council order at least a minimum number of
appraisals and that the Council conduct a one-time only assessment
hearing regardless of how long the hearing continues.
Linda had the quotes from two different appraisers dated July
of 1992. The quoted prices may or may not be valid at this time.
Couri recommended a firm called R. A. Field & Associates, who have
done similar appraisals based on lot size, market values and
special conditions. One of the appraisers with this firm, Clarence
Eull, is a local resident. Linda was directed to contact this firm
to get a quote. The Council feels that almost all of the parcels
to be assessed are unique and, if an appraisal is needed, all
parcels should be appraised.
Anderson made a motion to have all parcels to be assessed on
50th street appraised, to direct Linda to get quotes on the
appraisals, and to authorize the mayor and clerk to accept the
lowest quote and authorize the appraisals to be completed within
thirty days. Berning seconded the motion. All voted aye.
The actual costs of the project will be presented to the
Council at the next meeting.
Michael Potter, Mayor
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Anderson made a motion to adjourn the special work meeting at
8:40 PM. Barthel seconded the motion. All voted aye.
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Linda Houghton,
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