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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—December 13, 2010 5 4.E. Mural Contest for the New CP Rail Trail Crossing on Old Snelling Avenue (continued) contest. She also asked what the cost would be to the City if this mural was vandalized and it had to be repainted. Parks and Recreation Manager Olson stated the committee had not discussed the budget impacts but this was something that could be brought back to the Council. She also stated that once the mural was painted there would be options the City could take to make it easier to remove graffiti. This is something that the committee can discuss and bring recommendations back to the Council. Councilmember Grant stated the PTRC felt that this area would be one that would be tagged by graffiti artists and if the City had a mural painted it may deter graffiti writers. Other cities have done similar projects and they have been successful in deterring the graffiti. MOTION: Councilmember Holden moved and Councilmember Holmes seconded a motion to Table the Authorization of Staff to Work with the PTRC to Establish Guidelines, Advertise, and Facilitate a Mural Contest for the New CP Rail Trail Crossing on Old Snelling Avenue for Additional Information. The motion carried (4-1). Ayes: Mayor Harpstead, Councilmembers Holmes, Holden, and McClung Nays: Councilmember Grant 4H. Resolution 2010-077: Adopting and Confirming Special Assessments for Delinquent Utilities Councilmember Holden asked why some of the customer names were listed as owner, current owner,resident and renter and if the City bills the address and owner for the water. Director of Finance and Administrative Services Iverson explained the City Ordinance states that renters will be billed. Councilmember Holden asked if it was difficult for the City to recuperate these costs from renters. Director of Finance and Administrative Services Iverson clarified that once the amount is assessed it is attached to the property. Staff is looking at changing the Ordinance so that the City will only bill property owners. MOTION: Councilmember Holden moved and Councilmember Grant seconded a motion to Approve Resolution 2010-077: Adopting and Confirming Annual Special Assessments for Delinquent Utilities. Councilmember Grant stated this is an annual thing and there are always a certain number of delinquent accounts. He clarified that this amount is not tax deductable when it is assessed back to the property.