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Council adopts special assessments for delinquent utility, weed/tree and abatement bills
Summary
The City Council certified assessments for 1,027 delinquent utility accounts totaling $513,143.83, $4,830 for weed/tree accounts, and $814.79 for an abatement at 6218 Eagle Lake Drive North; all three resolutions passed unanimously Oct. 20.
The Maple Grove City Council on Oct. 20 adopted three resolutions certifying special assessments for delinquent utility accounts, delinquent weed and tree cutting, and a delinquent abatement bill.
Finance Director Greg Sticha told the council the proposed utility assessment roll lists 1,027 accounts with a combined due of $513,143.83, which includes the $40 certification fee; the number of accounts and total are increases from the same time last year (868 accounts owing $476,082.07 on Oct. 9, 2024). The council opened a public hearing, received no testimony, and adopted Resolution No. 25-141 to certify the delinquent utility assessments (motion passed 5-0).
On weed and tree cutting, Sticha reported the total to be certified is $4,830, including the $40 fee, compared with $4,420 in 2024. The council adopted Resolution No. 25-140 to certify those assessments (motion passed 5-0).
For abatement billing at 6218 Eagle Lake Drive North, Sticha and Community and Economic Development Director Joe Hogeboom explained the city issues warning letters, citations, and then abatement when owners do not resolve violations. The amount to be certified for the abatement is $814.79 (including the $40 certification fee). The council adopted Resolution No. 25-137 to certify the abatement assessment (motion passed 5-0).
During the utility accounts discussion, Councilmember Mike Ostaffe asked how many delinquent properties are rentals; Sticha said he did not have that breakdown and would report back to the council. All three resolutions were adopted unanimously by Mayor Mark Steffenson and Councilmembers Rachelle Johnson, Kristy Janigo, Mike Ostaffe and Jon McCullough.
