HomeMy Public PortalAbout2023-18 Resolution Foxberry Farms Road ImprovementResolution No. 2023-18
February 21, 2023
Member DesLauriers introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
CITY OF MEDINA
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-18
RESOLUTION RECEIVING FEASIBILITY REPORT AND CALLING
FOR PUBLIC HEARINGS ON FOXBERRY FARMS AREA STREET IMPROVEMENT
PROJECT AND LEVYING SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS FOR SAME
WHEREAS, a feasibility report has been prepared by Steve Scherer as the city’s Public
Works Director regarding a street improvement project for the Foxberry Farms area; and
WHEREAS, the project consists of mill, overlay, and curb replacement, as needed,
described in the report; and
WHEREAS, the report provides information regarding whether the project is necessary,
cost-effective and feasible.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the city council of the city of Medina, as
follows:
1. The feasibility report is hereby accepted, and the project is determined to be
necessary, cost-effective, and feasible.
2. The project shall be constructed using competitive bids received by the City of
Medina.
3. The city council shall consider the making of such improvements in accordance
with the feasibility report and assessing benefited properties in accordance with the city’s special
assessment policy and pursuant to Minn. Stat., Chapter 429. The estimated total cost of the
project is as follows:
• Foxberry Farms Area $448,284.98
4. Public hearings to consider the making of such improvement and the levying of
special assessments related thereto shall be held at 7:00 p.m. in the council chambers at Medina
city hall on the following dates:
• Foxberry Farms Area April 18, 2023
5. City staff is authorized and directed to prepare plans and specifications for
making the project.
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6. City staff is directed to prepare the appropriate notices for the improvement
hearings and assessment hearings and to cause the proper published and mailed notices to be
given for the public hearings as required by law and in accordance with the above schedule.
7. The amount of the project to be specially assessed against benefited properties in
accordance with the city’s special assessment policy and Minn. Stat. Chapter 429 is as follows:
• Foxberry Farms Area $224,142.49
8. The city clerk, with the assistance of city staff, shall forthwith calculate the proper
amount to be specially assessed for each such improvement against every assessable lot, piece, or
parcel of land within the area affected without regard to cash valuation and shall file a copy of
the proposed assessment in the clerk’s office at city hall.
Dated: February 21, 2023
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Kathleen Martin, Mayor
Attest:
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Caitlyn Walker, City Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
Albers and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
Albers, Cavanaugh, DesLauriers, Martin, Reid
And the following voted against same:
None
Whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.