Lydon v. City of North St. Paul

OPINION

WOZNIAK, Judge.

North St. Paul appeals a district court decision which reviewed de novo a special property tax assessment against Lydon, a resident. North St. Paul contends that the court’s review of the assessment under Minn.Stat. § 429.081 ought to have been deferential to the city. We disagree and affirm.

FACTS

In 1981, North St. Paul sét out to improve its streets and sewers. Some of the construction took place on the street adjacent to Lydon’s property. The improvements were approved in advance by city council resolution.

Following completion of the work, the North St. Paul city…