(A) Partial prepayment of special assessments permitted. After the adoption of an assessment roll pursuant to M.S. Ch. 429, as it may be amended from time to time, and as therein authorized, prior to certification of the assessment to the County Auditor, the City Clerk is authorized and directed to accept partial prepayment of said assessment and reduce the amount certified to the County Auditor accordingly.
(B) Scope. This section shall apply to all assessment rolls which have been adopted by the Council but not yet certified to the County Auditor on the effective date hereof and to all assessment rolls hereafter adopted by the Council.
(1975 Code, § 2.74)