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Elk River City Council Minutes April 21, 1992 Page 4 . Peter Beck, City Attorney, reviewed the assessment appeal process. Peter Beck informed the residents that in order to preserve their right to appeal, they must submit a written objection signed by the property owner prior to the conclusion of the assessment hearing. He further indicated that the property owners also have the right to take their appeal to the district court. He stated that in order to preserve this right the property owners must then serve a notice on the City within 30 days of the adoption of the assessment roll and file notice with the district court within 10 days after the 30 day time frame. The City Attorney encouraged those people wishing to appeal to submit a signed statement at this time. Mayor Tralle opened the public hearing. Yvonne Hetland, 18810 Boston street - Ms. Hetland indicated she had some questions she would like to ask prior to appealing her assessment. She stated her questions revolved around the street portion of the project in front of her home. Terry Maurer, City Engineer, indicated that he would be speaking to the Hetland's regarding closing off this street, however, he was unaware that this matter would be a determining factor as to whether or not they wish to appeal their assessment. He suggested that the Hetland's submit an objection to the assessment at tonight's meeting in order to keep open their right to appeal. . Ken Case, 12951 Meadowvale Road - Mr. Case stated that he did not agree with the City's form of assessment on a front footage basis. He stated he would like the City to consider assessing property on a unit basis. He stated that he has a pie shaped lot and the frontage is mostly in front of his home. He indicated that the assessments have been calculated in an unfair manner. He stated he would like the Council to consider assessing the four properties in the Rohlf Addition on a unit basis due to the size of their lots and due to his lot being an unusual shape. Mr. Case indicated that he would be disappointed if the City's bond rates came in at 8 to 8.5% with the way the market is today. He indicated that he checked with St. Francis who has the same bond rating as Elk River and who has recently sold bonds for a sewer and water project. He stated that their bonds came in a 6.5%. Mark Davis, 18846 Zumbro - Mr. Davis stated that he was told by staff that he would save approximately $800 if he removed his lot line and combined his two lots. He stated that according to the assessment schedule he received he was not saving any money by removing his lot line and further stated that after reviewing the other lots in the neighborhood, he feels he is being assessed unfairly. . Marvin Weaver, 12815 Meadowvale Road - Mr. Weaver stated that he signed a petition in opposition to the project and indicated he did not receive a response to the petition. Roger Eull, 18880 Boston - Mr. Eull questioned whether the entrances or curb cuts to the extra lots would be provided.