Notice proposed paving of alley
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CITY OF HOPKINS
Hennepln County, Mlnnesota
NOTICE
CONTINUED HEARING ON PROPOSED PAVING OF ALLEY
EAST OF 10TH AVENUE BETWEEN 6TH STREET AND 7TH STREET
To be held Tuesday, July 17, 1984, City Hall Council Chambers, 7:30 P.M.
The City Council has dlscussed the proposed installation of a paved
alley at the June 5th and July 3rd meetings. One of the major concerns
is the question of how the alley cost should be spread. Residents of
the Westbrooke condominium units have voiced opposition to paying any
of the costs of the two sections of alley under consideration.
At the July 3 meeting, the Council discussion indicated that the
project may be considered as an area responsibility since it is part of a
platted system of streets and alleys. When a project is planned (such
as Westbrooke) the developer has a choice of using the adjacent streets
and alleys, including requesting vacating of public rights of way, by his
placement of buildings and driveways. The point of view raised is that
the obligation to help pay for a street or alley in the area is not
necessarily removed merely by the fact that the site design does not
include such use.
This matter will be discussed at the Council meeting on July 17th.
If you have any questions in this regard, please call me at 935-8474.
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John J. Strojan,
City Engineer
7-6-84
CITY OF HOPKINS
Hennepin County, Minnesota
~ NOTICE
TO: All Property Owners ln Block 37, West Minneapolis
RE: Petition for Alley
The City Council has received a petition to consider constructing an alley
ln your block. I have prepared an englneer's report with an estimated cost to
install a concrete alley. The Council instructed me to send information to the
properties who are abutting the proposed alley to see if there is sufficient
lnterest in the project to proceed with a public hearing.
The attached sketch shows the location of the proposed alley in relation to
the propertles. It is generally described as the platted alley east of Harrlson
Avenue South between 1st Street South and 2nd Street South (Block 37, West
Minneapolis Center).
Estimated total cost (Includes City paying
20% of concrete cost)
$17,489
Assessable feet
1200
$14.58
Cost per assessable foot $17489 =
1200
Example: Cost for a 48' lot = 48 x 14.58 = approx. $700
The assessable cost shown above is on the assumption that half the cost
of the alley is assessed to property on each side. If an equal benefit is
not available for some properties, the cost could be higher to those properties
which are eventually assessed.
I would appreciate your reply either by phone or by letter. I will summarize
the results and present this information to the City Council.
If you have any questions please call me at 935-8474.
Thank you for your assistance in this matter.
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John J. Strojan,
City Engineer
7-6-84