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Hermantown council approves final assessment roll for road improvements over resident objections
Summary
The City Council voted to adopt the final assessment roll for Road Improvement Districts 541 and 542 (Hermantown Road and nearby segments) despite multiple property owners objecting to a $9,400 assessment and questioning the appraisal method; staff said five parcels were administratively removed and will review partial‑payment options.
The Hermantown City Council adopted Resolution 2025‑161, approving the final assessment roll for Road Improvement Districts Nos. 541 and 542, which assigns a $9,400 special assessment to many residential parcels affected by recent roadway reconstruction. The vote passed 4–1 (Councilors Peterson, Kaiser, Gelli and Mayor Boucher voting aye; Councilor LeBlanc voting no).
Several residents who are assessed told the council they will appeal if the roll is not corrected. Jonathan Thornton objected to the methodology and pointed to an appraisal by F.I. Salter, arguing the income‑capitalization approach and band‑of‑investment technique…
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