FAQs

Payments can be made starting one year after construction. In December the year prior to construction, the estimated assessment will become pending on all affected properties, but is not payable.

After construction is completed, Engineering will calculate the final assessment amount based on final construction costs. Final assessment amounts will be mailed to all property owners in September the year after construction is substantially completed.

City Council will hold a final assessment hearing at the first regular meeting in October the year after construction. Once the final assessment is approved, property owners have 3 payment options:

  i.  Between October and November the year after construction, pay the entire assessment amount in full

  ii.  Between October and November the year after construction, pay a minimum of 25% of the final assessment. The unpaid remainder will roll over to the property tax statement and be payable over 15 years with interest.

  iii.  Make no prepayment and roll the entire amount onto the property tax statement, payable over 15 years with interest.

Property owners can apply for a deferral of their special assessment if they are over 65 years of age and meet certain income requirements. For more information, contact Assessing at 952-826-0365.

Properties are assessed based on Residential Equivalent Units (REUs). One single-family residential lot is generally equal to 1 REU, regardless of lot size or street frontage.

Corner lots with two side streets in the project area will be assessed 1 REU. Corner lots with one side street in the project area will be assessed 0.5 REUs.

In general, your streets will remain open during construction.  The streets will be signed as “Closed to Through Traffic”.  Occasional road closures may occur for various construction activities. 

Though the City works to minimize tree removal as much as possible, some construction activities require tree removal within the City’s right-of-way.  The City right-of-way varies but is typically located approximately 15 feet from the existing pavement edge or concrete curb and gutter.  Tree removals will be communicated to property owners on a case-by-case basis.

Trash and recycling service in the neighborhood will take place on the same day it currently occurs. The contractor will provide access to the neighborhood to garbage and recycling trucks for pick-up.

Mail service in the neighborhood will occur as it currently occurs. The contractor will provide access for the postal service.  It’s possible your mailbox may need to be moved a short distance from its current location to avoid construction impacts.  If so, the contractor will reinstall it for you.

The best way to stay informed during the project is to check this website every few days for project updates.  Click on the Roadway Reconstruction project associated with your neighborhood.

The project inspector will provide updates on what to expect in the near future.