HomeMy WebLinkAboutX-E-01 Remove Unpaid Delinquent Administrative Penalties and Diseased Tree Removals from Outstanding Assessment RollsCity Council Memorandum
To: Mayor Fasbender & City Council Members
From:Chris Eitemiller, Finance Manager & Ashley DeBernardi, Assistant Finance Manager
Date:November 17, 2025
Item:Remove Unpaid Administrative Penalties and Special Charges for Diseased Tree Removals from
Accounts Receivable for Select Properties.
Council Action Requested:
Approve removing four properties with outstanding Accounts Receivable balances related to delinquent
balances for unpaid administrative penalties and unpaid special charges for diseased tree removals from
the City’s assessment list.
Background Information:
In 2024, for the first time, the City was planning to assess unpaid balances for administrative penalties
and special charges for diseased tree removals. Late last year, it was determined that this would first
require a notice and public hearing in accordance with Minnesota Statutes Chapter 429 and Section 7.15
of the City Charter.
There were four properties with unpaid balances for administrative penalties and special charges for
diseased tree removals that were sold prior to these balances being assessed to Dakota County. Because
these balances were not certified prior to these properties’ sale, the City is unable to assess them to the
new owners’ property taxes.
As a result, staff requests these four balances be removed from the assessment list. The City will
research other potential collection options beyond assessing these new owners. Any alternative that is
deemed appropriate shall be pursued.
Financial Impact:
As mentioned above, there are four properties whose balances must be removed from the City’s
assessment listing:
PID 19-17500-38-110 $400.00
PID 19-11250-14-063 $407.50
PID 19-32150-67-050 $150.00
PID 19-10500-43-100 $200.00
Total to be Written Off $1,157.50
Advisory Commission Discussion:
N/A
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Council Committee Discussion:
N/A
Attachments:
Resolution –approving removal of balances related to four properties that were sold with unpaid
administrative penalties and special charges for diseased tree removals prior to those balances being
certified to Dakota County.
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CITY OF HASTINGS
DAKOTACOUNTY,MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION TO REMOVE UNPAID DELINQUENT ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTIES AND DISEASED TREE REMOVALS
FROM OUTSTANDING ASSESSMENT ROLLS
WHEREAS,the City of Hastings The Dakota County Property Identification Numbers (PIDs), are listed below have
Unpaid Administrative Penalties and Special Charges for Diseased Tree Removals:
PID 19-17500-38-110 $400.00
PID 19-11250-14-063 $407.50
PID 19-32150-67-050 $150.00
PID 19-10500-43-100 $200.00
Total to be Removed from
Outstanding Assessments
$1,157.50
The Unpaid Administrative Penalties and Diseased Tree Removals total $1,157.50 are to be removed from the City’s
outstanding assessment list,and
WHEREAS,The Unpaid Administrative Penalties and Special Charges for Diseased Tree Removals were not specially
assessed against these properties prior to each property’s sale,and
WHEREAS,the City may not assess these properties’ new owners for these costs post-sale and must remove these
balances from the outstanding Assessment list.
WHEREAS,the City Attorney has determined that the City may pursue other collection avenues beyond assessing
the value of these Unpaid penalties and tree removal charges,
NOW,THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HASTINGS AS FOLLOWS:
1.The Unpaid Administrative Penalties and Diseased Tree Removals totaling $1,157.50 against
PIDs 19-17500-38-110,19-11250-14-063,19-32150-67-050, and 19-10500-43-100 shall be
removed from the City’s Delinquent Assessment Rolls.
2.The City shall research other collection options beyond assessing these new owners and
pursue any that are deemed appropriate.
3.City staff are directed to update financial records accordingly.
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ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF HASTINGS,MINNESOTA,THIS ______DAY OF NOVEMBER 2025
Ayes:
Nays:
ATTEST:
Kelly Murtaugh,City Clerk Mary D.Fasbender,Mayor
SEAL
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