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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, September 22, 2008 Page 14 Mr. Miller responded that he was not aware of any specific Statute provisions re- lated to non payment of assessments based on their application to property tax statements; and staff s recommendation, if the City Council chooses to participate in the financing package, that the term be for 15 years, and include a 1-1/2% ad- ministrative fee. Mr. Miller opined that, in so doing, the City was treating West- wood Village I as they did all other City residents; and that this recommendation was based on tried and true figures, past practice, and consistent with other mu- nicipal assessments. City Attorney Squires advised that the charges went to the tax rolls and at some point would be collectible, and not dischargeable by bankruptcy or foreclosure. Councilmember Ihlan, noting some dissention among property owners, sought clarification that the same appeal process was available for those unit owners Ms. Kelsey and Mr. Squires responded, based on State Statute Chapter 428.A.18 under veto powers and assessment rights; and the appeal process within forty-five (45) days of adoption of the ordinance, thus the time frame between enactment of the ordinance and when it because effective. Mr. Squires reviewed that thirty-five percent (35%) of property owners as the requisite number could appeal within that time frame to the ordinance establishing the HIA, as well as the fee assessment as well. Mayor Klausing focused discussion on the general question of whether to estab- lish and HIA and use public financing for this type of situation. Mayor Klausing opined that this was an appropriate involvement for the City of Roseville; noting that he heard a clear consensus from property owners that some- thing needed to be done sooner than later. Mayor Klausing recognized the con- cerns expressed by Councilmember Ihlan; however, noted that there were other funding mechanisms available for single-family homeowners, without the com- plications of multi-unit homes. Mayor Klausing from a public policy standpoint, opined that forty-seven (47) units were the heart of a neighborhood, but that they also spilled into other neighborhoods and their quality affected the broader com- munity. Mayor Klausing further opined that, for the health of the community, it was important that repair and maintenance issues be encouraged; and noted that without establishment of an HIA, those improvements would not be possible. Mayor Klausing advised that he still wanted to further research and review the proposed assessment method and allocation. Councilmember Roe concurred with Mayor Klausing's observations; noting that substantial due diligence had been completed; and thanked the Association Board for that diligence and research. Councilmember Roe opined his support of estab- lishing the HIA; agreeing that the other issues related to assessment divisions could be discussed at a later date.