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11 18 24 2024 Street Assessment Public Hearing

Maple Plain City CouncilWednesday, April 16, 2025
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2024 Street and infrastructure assessment presentation

Status of 2024 Street reconstruction project

Proposed property assessments for street, water, and sewer improvements

Public hearing on proposed 2024 infrastructure project assessments

Adoption of final assessment role

Full Document Analysis

Votes (1)

Opening the public hearing

Passed5-0

Moved by Council member Bure · Seconded by Council member Fay

Notable Quotes (2)

The interest rate is based on what the city borrows the money for... there's a percent and a half 2% that usually above that to cover financing costs

— David Martini
Assessment FinancingExplaining the 5.5% APR calculation

The total cost of the project is $17,080.70... the annual amount is $1,429.30

— David Martini
Assessment CostsProviding payment breakdown per resident

People (6)

David MartiniCity Engineer

Expert witness for city construction status and financial assessment details

Don JohnsonResident

1669 Howard; questioned previous assessments for corner lots on Howard vs current project

1 quote

“if you're on a corner you did the one side of the street where your sewer was... you wouldn't be charge for the other Street”

Questioning double-billing on corner property

Jane GosetResident

5410 Bryant St; raised concerns about lead pipe notice and sod maintenance responsibility

1 quote

“if our yard turns to crap where the project and the sod got laid that I'm not responsible for replacing that portion”

Requesting confirmation of city accountability for landscaping

Stefan HaagenResident

5464 Bryant St; reported driveway damage and signage debris on lawn

1 quote

“what is the incentive for them to fix it you know I'm wondering if we can hold a portion of our assessment hold it back”

Questioning financial leverage over contractors for incomplete work

Carrie CidelResident

5400 Bryant St; requested monthly payment breakdown for assessments

1 quote

“what does this cost per month”

Requesting practical financial impact for personal budgeting

Nick AltavillaResident

5139 Independence St; reported paved-over shut-off valve and driveway apron cracks

Places Mentioned

Independent Street (Bud Avenue to Howard Avenue)Bryant Street (West of Bud Avenue)Wyman Avenue (South of Bryant)Howard Avenue cul-de-sacRainbow Park south parking lot5410 Bryant Street5464 Bryant Street4989 Independence Street5400 Bryant Street5139 Independence Street

Events & Meetings (8)

  • August 2023: Feasibility study authorized
  • November 27, 2023: Feasibility study presented
  • January 10, 2024: Public open house
  • January 22, 2024: Improvement hearing
  • April 22, 2024: Project awarded to Keeley Construction
  • May 28, 2024: Financing approved
  • November 2024: Public hearing on assessments
  • January 2025: Deadline for first assessment installment
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