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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—JULY 30, 2012 4 execution of all necessary documents contained therein. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). 6. PULLED CONSENT ITEMS None. 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Adopting Special Assessment for the Abatement of the Public Health Nuisance at 1415 Glenhill Road Director of Finance and Administrative Services Iverson stated that the County declared the property at 1415 Glenhill Road to be a public health nuisance and ordered the clean-up of the property. The clean-up process included the removal of animals per the City's Animal Control Regulations, and the City is allowed to recover the fees related to the abatement. The property owner was billed for the costs that the City incurred, and staff has been informed of the property owner's refusal to pay the bill. She noted that the City will be following the 429 Special Assessment process for this abatement, and as part of this process, a public hearing has been scheduled. She indicated that staff is recommending an interest rate of 4% for the special assessment and is setting the payment period to 10 years to keep the annual installment amounts reasonable. She recommended a motion to adopt Resolution 2012-019, authorizing the special assessment for the collection of the abatement costs and the transmitting of this special assessment to Ramsey County to be collected with property taxes. She noted that a letter was received from the property owner and a copy of the letter was distributed to the Council. Mayor Grant questioned whether or not the Council could set the interest rate higher than the recommended 4%. Director of Finance and Administrative Services Iverson stated that the Council can set the interest rate at any reasonable amount. Councilmember Holden noted that she would like some clarification. The letter written by the homeowner stated that someone was going to take the cats, but they were not allowed to. City Attorney Filla stated that the property owner's son had planned on taking the cats, but the Department of Health would not allow it because many of the cats were diseased and close to death. Councilmember Holmes inquired if the total amount of the assessment was due to costs associated with taking the cats from the home. City Administrator Klaers noted that the breakdown of the fees is as follows: $7,572 to the Hillcrest Animal Hospital; $745 for legal expenses; $777 for the animal control officer; and $300 for administrative fees. Councilmember Tamble questioned whether the homeowner is occupying the house.