2027 Special Assessment Rates for 2028 Paving Projects
Summary
Residents on Layard Avenue presented a near-unanimous block petition opposing roughly $6,500-per-property assessments to rebuild their alley, warning the 6% interest over ten years turns the bill into $9,000 for those who can't pay upfront. Marina owner Dan Kaiser opposed a Raker Court assessment of nearly $350,000. The council approved street paving 9-2 but sent the alley item through with the consent agenda after adding a notice requirement for deleted streets.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 13, 2026.
Impact analysis
Affected property owners face assessments of roughly $6,500 per alley property and up to $350,000 for the Raker Court parcel.
Property owners on approved streets get repaved roads; the city gets aging infrastructure renewed.
Fixed-income residents facing large assessments with 6% interest over ten years, and owners who opposed inclusion of their streets.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Public Works and Services Committee — October 13, 2026
Property owners next to streets getting 2028 concrete paving and curb work will be assessed 100% of the cost. Rates were set now for public hearings in 2027.
Common Council — June 2, 2026
Residents on Layard Avenue presented a near-unanimous block petition opposing roughly $6,500-per-property assessments to rebuild their alley, warning the 6% interest over ten years turns the bill into $9,000 for those who can't pay upfront. Marina owner Dan Kaiser opposed a Raker Court assessment of nearly $350,000. The council approved street paving 9-2 but sent the alley item through with the consent agenda after adding a notice requirement for deleted streets.
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