02-02-1981 SpecialCITY OF RICHFIELD
Special Meeting
- February 2, 1981
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The city council of the City of Richfield met in special session in the council
chambers of the city hall on February 2 , 1981 at 8:00 p.m. to tors y,:~:r appeals of the
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"Mayor Priebe called the meeting to order at 8:10 n.m.
Present: Bunce, Collins, Hassenstab, Ludeman, Priebe
Mayor Priebe stated that the purpose of this meeting was to hear further
evidence regarding proposed special assessments for CP 705.
City Attorney Clayton LeFevere described the process to be used for this
hearing.
Mr. Charles Adams requested a continuance of the hearing to enable him to
collect his evidence regarding an appeal.
Assistant City Attorney John Drawz further described the process to be used for
the hearing. He presented certified copies of the city council minutes of September 22,
1980 and October 6, 1980, the previous council deliberations on these special
assessments. Mr. Drawz introduced Mr. Richard Krier to present testimony regarding
the history of CP 705 and entered into the record Mr. Krier's written testimony
describing the improvements completed as part of CP 705. Charles Adams asked how
the described project improves his property. Mr. Krier responded that the improve-
ments directly benefit potential commerical land uses, and that Mr. Adams' property
is zoned commercial. Mr. Adams expressed concern regarding the impact of information
he presents regarding the value of his property as it may relate to the special
assessments and as it may relate to concurrent discussions he is holding with the
HRA regarding potential acquisition of his property. Mr. Drawz responded that the
issue in either event is the fair market value of the property.
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Mr. Drawz introduced Mr. John Janski, and his credentials-related to real
estate appraisal. Mr. Janski described the information and approach he used to
develop valuations for the properties that are the subject of this hearing.
Mr. Janski offered testimony regarding his appraisal of the United National
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Mr. Brad Bjorkland-was introduced and gave testimony regarding his professional
appraisal qualifications. He presented testimony regarding appraisals of the
following properties:
400 W. 65th Street - Ambrose Zeller
300 W. 65th Street - Bob Blumberg
612 W. 65th Street - Hank Miller
200 - 212 W. 65th Street - Wayne Johnson
6532 Lyndale - Gordon Strom
Motion by Collins seconded by Bunce to adjourn the hearing until 7:00 p.m.
on Tuesday, February 3, 1981, in the council chambers of the city hall.
Time: 10:00 p.m.
Date Approved: February 23, 1981
Donald J. Priebe Mayor
yl K. Bergh City Cle Karl Nollenberger City Manager