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Blaine orders Zest Street extension; two property owners face large assessments with option to defer until development
Summary
Council approved the Zest Street construction project and set out assessment options for two affected parcels, including possible deferment until development occurs; staff recommended design contracting with WSB.
The Blaine City Council on Feb. 19 approved a feasibility report and ordered improvements to construct a portion of Zest Street and extend Lakes Parkway according to state-aid standards. The project includes new pavement, turn lanes, and a planned signal at Lexington Avenue.
City engineering staff presented an estimated project cost of about $1.8 million, with $730,000 proposed to be assessed to two benefiting property owners. Under the council’s direction, staff recommended treating 50 percent of the cost as city-funded and 50 percent as assessable to the two parcels, with the council offering an option to defer…
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