§ 175. Damages assessed.

At or before the time of the passage of the ordinance determined to proceed with the improvement as hereinbefore provided, the council shall determine whether the claims for damages so filed shall be judicially inquired into before commencing or after the completion of the proposed improvement. If it decides that the damages shall be assessed before commencing the improvement, the city attorney shall then make such application and such proceedings shall be had thereon as are provided by the general law relating to the assessment of damages on such claims.