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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—MAY 13, 2013 4 Councilmember Holden questioned why 3121 Ridgewood Road is not being assessed. Assistant City Engineer Anderson stated that this property was fully assessed by the City of Roseville during a previous street improvement project. Mayor Grant opened the public hearing at 7:36 p.m. Angela Hames, 1839 Venus Avenue, explained that she is speaking on behalf of her father-in-law (Douglas Haines) who lives at 3121 Ridgewood Road. She presented the Council with a handout and then discussed the exclusion of her in-laws' property in detail with the Council. She also described the actions taken by the City of Roseville. Julianna Sorenson, 3137 Ridgewood Road, asked why the assessment payback period was reduced from 10 years to seven years. She thought the interest rate was too high. She requested further information about the trees that have been tagged in her neighborhood. Assistant City Engineer Anderson explained that the more costly option would have been assessed over 10 years, but the reclamation option, which will be completed for this project, will be assessed over seven years. He indicated that residents may work with the City on a repayment plan. He noted the trees marked in this neighborhood have been identified by a forester as having bad health and those within the boulevard should be removed. He stated that he is willing to review the trees in Ms. Sorenson's yard with her. Joan Ablieter, 1488 Glenhill Road, commented that she has three ash trees in her yard that should be looked at by the City. Lisa Klockziem, 3137 Ridgewood Road, questioned how the tagged trees will be removed and who will cover the expense. She asked how the interest rate for the assessment was determined by the City of Arden Hills. Assistant City Engineer Anderson stated that the City will cover the expense of removing the tagged trees within the boulevard. He noted that the City will work with them if property owners want to save a tree. Public Works Director Maurer explained that the proposed calculation of interest rate (2% above current rate of return) has been used for previous projects. Mayor Grant closed the public hearing at 7:48 p.m. and thanked the public for their comments. 8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. 2013 Pavement Management Program (PMP) Assistant City Engineer Anderson stated that on March 11, 2013, the Council adopted a Resolution approving the plans and specifications and ordering the advertisement for bids for the 2013 Pavement Management Program (PMP). Bids were solicited during March and opened on Tuesday, April 2, 2013. He explained that a portion of the costs for the 2013 PMP project are