(A) General. In addition to conforming to the provisions of M.S. Ch. 429, as it may be amended from time to time, proceedings for a public improvement to be paid wholly or partly by special assessments shall conform to the requirements of this section.
(B) Findings on market value increase. Before determining proposed special assessments on any project, the city shall gather as much evidence as is practical and useful to show that the aggregate benefits to property to be assessed do not exceed the cost of the project and that each proposed individual assessment does not exceed the increase in market value on the property on which the assessment is to be made.
(C) Waivers and assessment hearing.
(1) After receiving bids for a project, the Council may, at its discretion, request submittal of signed waivers of the right to appeal the assessment when levied or may elect to hold a public assessment hearing to determine if there is substantial objection to the proposed assessments.
(2) If the Council elects to hold a public assessment hearing, the contract for the project shall not be awarded until the 30-day appeal period has expired.
(1985 Code, § 303.08)