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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—DECEMBER 8, 2014 5 <br /> Mayor Grant opened the public hearing at 7:46 p.m. <br /> Mr. Gericke was pleased that the City has been able to keep the levy increases over the past <br /> several years at or around 3%. He questioned if residents would be responsible for any expenses <br /> within TCAAP. <br /> Mayor Grant responded that the expenses to develop TCAAP would be billed back to the future <br /> developers of TCAAP. <br /> Chuck Martinsdale, 3473 Lake Johanna Boulevard, discussed the continued increases for the <br /> police and fire departments. He questioned if these expenses were audited. <br /> Councilmember Holden explained that the fire department's finances were audited on a yearly <br /> basis. She reported the fire department had three contributing cities which included Shoreview, <br /> North Oaks and Arden Hills. Further discussion ensued regarding the concerns Councilmember <br /> Holden has with the fire departments expenses. <br /> Mayor Grant believed that the Lake Johanna Fire Department was a value for residents when <br /> compared to other fire departments. <br /> Mr. Martinsdale thanked Ms. Iverson for the thorough report she provided to the residents. <br /> Councilmember McClung discussed the cost savings that the City would receive after the fire <br /> department duty crew was fully staffed. <br /> Mayor Grant closed the public hearing at 8:01 p.m. <br /> C. Resolution 2014-066, Adopting and Confirming Quarterly Special <br /> Assessments for Delinquent Utilities <br /> Director of Finance and Administrative Services Iverson stated that the City confirms <br /> delinquent utilities on a quarterly basis. She explained that all property owners with outstanding <br /> balances were sent a notice from the City. Those who have not made payment would have their <br /> outstanding balance assessed to their property taxes through Ramsey County with an 8% penalty. <br /> Staff recommended that the Council adopt a resolution confirming the quarterly special <br /> assessments. <br /> Mayor Grant opened the public hearing at 8:03 p.m. <br /> Chris Sears, 3815 New Brighton Road, indicated that he is a new resident in Arden Hills. He <br /> stated that after he purchased his home, he learned it had a delinquent utility balance. He has <br /> discussed this matter with staff and the previous homeowners. He questioned how he could get <br /> this balance paid so as not to have it assessed to his property taxes. <br /> Director of Finance and Administrative Services Iverson recommended that Mr. Sears use his <br /> escrow account from closing to pay off the outstanding utility balance prior to the end of <br /> December as this would ensure the outstanding balance was not assessed to the property. <br />