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St. James orders report under Chapter 429 to evaluate assessments for South Street and Ring Road work
Summary
The council authorized Resolution 92404 ordering a report under Chapter 429 (MN statute) to assess the feasibility and potential assessment costs for South Street improvements and the Ring Road Extension serving the hospital; the resolution passed unanimously.
The St. James City Council on Sept. 17 adopted Resolution 92404 to order preparation of a formal ‘‘report on improvement’’ under Minnesota’s Chapter 429 assessment process. The project identified in the record includes South Street improvements and a Ring Road Extension that would pave access to the hospital area.
Councilmembers said the report is the first statutory step to determine project scope and whether property assessments should be used to fund improvements. The resolution passed unanimously.
Why it matters: Ordering the report starts the formal assessment process. If the report recommends assessments, property owners could face special assessments to fund part of the project; the report will outline estimated costs and apportionment scenarios.
Next steps: City staff will prepare and present the Chapter 429 report to the council for further consideration before any determination on assessments or formal project authorization.
