Uhlenhake v. City of Ossian

SCHULTZ, Justice.

This appeal emanates from a special assessment levied by the City of Ossian for the cost of a street-paving project. Gregory and Alma Uhlenhake, owners of agricultural property located in the city, brought an action in equity challenging the assessments levied against their land. The action was dismissed following trial. Uh-lenhakes appealed.

The Uhlenhakes raise two issues. First, they claim that the city improperly denied their request for an agricultural deferment on the parcel of land where their residence was located. See Iowa Code § 384.62 (1983). Second, they contend…