Special assessments allow
the City to charge properties for certain services undertaken by the
City that will benefit the properties. The following examples of certain
services are: Snow, ice or rubbish removal; weed elimination;
elimination or removal of public health or safety hazards from private
property; street sprinkling or other dust treatment of streets; trimming
and care of trees and the removal of unsound trees; repair of sidewalks,
crosswalks and other pedestrian walkways; operation of the street
lighting system; maintenance of landscaped areas and other public
amenities on or adjacent to street right-of-way; snow removal and other
maintenance of streets; and general maintenance, including repairs and
replacement.
Additional information
or project details
For more information
contact:
Assessor's Office
PH: 612-861-9710
General questions, payment option and requests for a written
Special Assessment Search.
Central Garage
PH: 612-861-9175
Questions regarding project details as to amount determination.
Other unpaid charges
Forestry Inspector
PH: 612-861-9170
Questions regarding tree removal.
Public Health & Safety
PH: 612-861-9880
Questions regarding nuisance abatement or weed destruction.
Utility Billing
PH: 612-861-9164
Questions regarding utility charges for water and sewer service.
DEFERRED ASSESSMENTS: Under
Minnesota Stat. Secs. 435.193 to 435.195, the Council may, in its
discretion, defer the payment of a special assessment for any homestead
property owned by a person who meets certain age or disability
restrictions and for whom it would be a hardship to make the payments.
The policy and procedure for deferment is set forth in City Resolution
No. 9531, which may be obtained from the City Clerk. When deferment of
the special assessment has been granted and is terminated for any reason
provided in law, all amounts accumulated plus applicable interest become
due. Any assessed property owner meeting the requirements of the law
and the resolution may, within 30 days of the confirmation of the
assessment, apply to the City Clerk for the prescribed form for deferral
of the special assessment.
