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Hallock council reduces special assessment for Lipinski parcel to $7,391.62
Summary
After a brief closed session under Minn. Stat. § 13D.05, subd. 3(b), the Hallock City Council voted Aug. 21 to reduce the special assessment on parcel 32.0095800 (owned by Thomas Lipinski) to $7,391.62; the change concerns a street-project assessment categorized as a vacant-lot charge.
The Hallock City Council voted Aug. 21 to reduce the special assessment on a vacant lot owned by Thomas Lipinski to $7,391.62.
The action followed advice from city attorney counsel and a closed-session consultation under Minnesota law. Jeff Hane of Brink Law briefed council members on whether the matter should be handled in open session or in closed session under Minn. Stat. § 13D.05, subd. 3(b), which covers attorney–client privilege. Councilor Naomi Larson moved to close the meeting for that purpose; Councilor Mike Totleben seconded and the motion carried. The council indicated the closed portion related to the special assessment for the current street project.
After returning to open session, Mayor Dave Treumer moved to reduce the special assessment on parcel 32.0095800 (Thomas Lipinski) to $7,391.62, described in the minutes as assessed under the vacant-lot category. Councilor Mike Totleben seconded the motion, which carried.
The minutes do not record a roll-call vote or further detail about the council’s legal rationale or any payment schedule tied to the reduced assessment. The meeting record identifies the matter as tied to the street project special assessment; it does not list additional terms, appeal language, or related deadlines.
