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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL – APRIL 27, 2015 6 that she has lived in Arden Hills since 1993. She commented that she was speaking as a neighbor this evening, on behalf of her six neighbors that would be double assessed. She encouraged the Council to reconsider the assessments and not reassess the homes that were included in the previous projects. Jerry Ciresi, 1831 Venus Avenue, read an email the he previously sent to the Councilmembers for the record. He expressed his concerns with the proposed assessment and how it would impact him and his wife, as they are retired and living on a fixed income. He noted that he spoke with the Finance Department about making a special consideration for seniors and was told that his income would have to be less than $26,000 a year. He commented that he and his wife were concerned about how the assessment would impact them financially. He stated that after living in the City for 38 years, he may have to move out of his home. He understood that the project was needed, but he also understood that not all residents could afford the assessment. Debbie Dondlinger, 1761 Gramsie Road, commented that she was on disability after having Stage 4 cancer. William Gillies, 1736 Crystal Avenue, asked if the sanitary sewer lines would be televised. Assistant City Engineer Anderson indicated that staff televised the main lines in 2014. Donald Young, 1621 Glenview Court, encouraged the Finance Department to be fair and not have the corner lots pay two assessments. In addition, he asked that the interest rate be reconsidered. He recommended that the City properly maintain these new roadways. William Dalrymple, 3901 Dellview Avenue, questioned why the project had a 30% overhead expense. He inquired why his neighborhood assessments were higher than in the other neighborhood. Assistant City Engineer Anderson commented that these fees assisted the City with drafting plans and specifications, while also covering City Attorney and consultant fees. He then explained why the assessment fees differed between the two neighborhoods. Mr. Dalrymple asked if private driveways could be completed in conjunction with the street improvement project. Assistant City Engineer Anderson stated that it was his understanding that the contractor was not interested in completing this work. He recommended that if homeowners were interested in replacing their driveway that this work be completed after the new driveway aprons were in place. Mayor Grant closed the public hearing at 7:58 p.m. Mayor Grant questioned how the Council wanted to approach the assessments for the six homes that were assessed on the previous projects.