Upon the adoption of the resolution as provided in section 40-28-01, the city auditor shall publish in the official municipal newspaper once each week for two successive weeks a notice to the owners or occupants of the property involved stating what work is to be done and the time within which it is to be completed. The notice may be general as to the owners but shall be specific as to the descriptions of the lots or parcels of land in front, along the side, or in the rear of which the improvement is to be made and which the improvement affects.