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ARDEN HILLS SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION – NOVEMBER 3, 2014 7 <br /> <br />Public Works Director Maurer noted the sidewalk expense for Davidson was estimated to be <br />$50,000. This expense would be paid up front by Davidson and would not be part of the <br />assessment project. <br /> <br />Further discussion ensued regarding the sidewalk and how the project would be assessed. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holmes asked the amount that would be assessed to the B-2 property owners. <br /> <br />Public Works Director Maurer explained that the assessment amount has been lowered to just <br />under $200,000. He provided further comment on the items that were included within the <br />proposed B-2 area-wide assessments. It was noted that the trees would be paid for by the City. <br />He discussed the style and number of lights that would be installed along the corridor. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holmes inquired if staff has received any complaints or knew of any property <br />owners that would contest their assessment. <br /> <br />Public Works Director Maurer stated staff has had three calls regarding the assessments, but <br />has received no objections. <br /> <br /> <br />2. COUNCIL COMMENTS AND STAFF UPDATES <br /> <br />Councilmember Holmes stated she received an email from the League of Minnesota Cities <br />regarding City benefits. She explained she would be forwarding this email to City Administrator <br />Klaers for distribution to the entire Council. She reported that the League of Minnesota Cities felt <br />strongly that the City Council should not make any changes to the City’s benefits packet for 2015. <br />She recommended the Council review the letter prior to the next Council meeting. <br /> <br />Councilmember Werner discussed the new blue lights on the Highway 96 signals and explained <br />these were installed by law enforcement to assist with ticketing drivers that ran red lights. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holden indicated she would like to receive a report from staff on the recent <br />TCAAP Charrette. <br /> <br />City Administrator Klaers commented he had a handout from Kimley Horn that would be <br />distributed to the Council. <br /> <br /> <br />ADJOURN <br /> <br />Mayor Grant adjourned the City Council work session at 8:50 p.m. <br /> <br /> <br />__________________________ __________________________ <br />Amy Dietl David Grant <br />City Clerk Mayor