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REQUEST FOR ACTION

Setting a Public Hearing for Unpaid Utility Charges

 
MEETING DATE:
October 19, 2026
ORIGINATING DEPT:
City Clerk
 
AGENDA SECTION:

Consent Agenda

PRESENTER:
Ann Kasel
 
Action Requested:

Adopting a Resolution setting a public hearing for November 16, 2026, regarding the assessment of unpaid utility charges.

Report Narrative:

This is a request to set a hearing for the assessing of unpaid Utility Charges for electric, sewer, water, and storm water:

 

70252701 - Delinquent Utilities

70252702 - Delinquent Utilities

 

The hearing will be held on November 16, 2026.  The hearing will follow the same procedures as the street assessment hearings in accordance with Chapter 429 of Minnesota Statutes.  Any appeals received will preserve the appellant's right to appeal to district court under Minn. Stat. Section 429.081.  There will not be continued hearings as State Statute sets forth a remedy to appeal and City Staff thoroughly investigates any resident questions or concerns received.  

Priorities & Foundational Principles:
Quality Services for Quality Living
Fiscal Responsibility & Sustainability
Policy Considerations & DEI Impact:

Assessing residents for unpaid utility charges so that residents may be heard regarding the assessed fees.

Prior Legislative Actions & Community Engagement:

No prior legislative actions and community engagement.

Fiscal & Resource Impact:

This assessment process functions as a reimbursement mechanism for the City related to unpaid utility charges.

Alternative Action(s):

No alternative actions are suggested at this time.

Prepared By:
Ann Kasel
Attachments:
Resolution - Set Hearing for Assessing Unpaid Utility Charges