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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—MAY 12, 2014 5 A. TCAAP Development Discussion Opportunity for Residents Mayor Grant stated that under this public hearing section, citizens have an opportunity to discuss ideas regarding the TCAAP development. Mayor Grant opened the public hearing at 7:29 p.m. Gregg Larson, 3377 North Snelling Avenue, indicated that the TCAAP consultants have proposed a roundabout at County Road H as a good solution for a very key intersection with limited space. It is his opinion that the roundabout is a good option for this intersection even if the Council and Planning Commission have concerns. He discussed the positive benefits and safety impacts that roundabouts have on traffic. He believed that Arden Hills' drivers will become accustomed to the roundabout. Steve Scott, 4286 Norma Avenue, provided the Council with a handout. He explained that he appeared before the Council a year ago regarding model aviation. He discussed model aviation in further detail with the Council noting the requirements and space that would be needed to conduct this activity. He reported that there are 35 model aviation clubs in the Twin Cities. He reviewed the popularity of this program noting that interest in aviation encourages children to pursue engineering. He invited the Council to participate in Aviation Days at the Blaine Airport on May 31 st and June 1 st Councilmember Holden questioned how much space is needed for a noise buffer. Mr. Scott suggested that a 300 foot area be provided for model aviation to properly buffer the area from adjacent properties. Mayor Grant thanked Mr. Scott for the information regarding model aviation. Mayor Grant closed the public hearing at 7:40 p.m. B. Round Lake Road Assessment Hearing Mayor Grant opened the public hearing at 7:41 p.m. Assistant City Engineer Anderson stated that on January 27, 2014, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2014-011 Approving the Plans and Specifications and Ordering the Advertisement for Bids. Bids were solicited during March/April and opened on Thursday, April 17,2014. Assistant City Engineer Anderson indicated that a portion of the costs for the Round Lake Road Area project are proposed to be assessed against the benefitting properties according to the City's Assessment Policy. In order to assess these costs, the City must follow the process outlined in State Statute 429. On April 28, 2014, after the bids were opened, the City Council adopted Resolution 2014-023 Declaring the Amount of the Cost to be Assessed and set today as the date for the assessment hearing. A public hearing prior to adopting the assessments is a requirement of State Statute 429.