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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—APRIL 27, 2015 7 Councilmember Holmes stated that she believed that the proper procedure going forward would be to allow the six homes to receive a credit for the previous assessment amounts paid in order to equalize the change in the assessment policy. It was her opinion this was the fairest option. Councilmember Holden reiterated that the previous assessment policy required corner lots to pay 100% for both streets. This has since been amended to require corner lots to only be assessed for the roadway of their address. Councilmember McClung commented that he appreciated Councilmember Holmes sentiments. However, he was in favor of exempting the six properties from the 2015 street reconstruction project assessments. Mayor Grant believed that logical arguments could be made from both sides of this issue. He stated that it has been quite some time since these properties were previously assessed, but he supported the six properties being pulled from the assessment roll. Councilmember Woodburn supported Councilmember Holmes suggestion and that a credit should be given to the six homeowners for their previous assessment payment. Councilmember Holden stated that she could support Councilmember Holmes on this matter. MOTION: Councilmember Holmes moved and Councilmember Woodburn seconded a motion to Adopt Resolution #2015-028, Adopting Assessment Roll for the 2015 Pavement Management Program-Venus/Crystal Neighborhood, crediting the six properties from the previous proiects dollar for dollar for their previous assessments. Mayor Grant was in favor of increasing the assessment period beyond 10 years. Councilmember Holmes reviewed the assessment policy stating that the time limit is 10 years. Councilmember McClung stated that he would be supportive of a 12-year assessment time period. Councilmember Holden did not approve of the term "fixed income" as she believed everyone was living on a fixed income these days. AMENDMENT: Councilmember McClung moved and Councilmember Holden seconded a motion increase the assessment time period from 10 -years to 12 years. Councilmember Woodburn did not believe that a two-year extension would change the payment rates that drastically. The amendment carried 4-1 (Woodburn opposed). Mayor Grant questioned if the Council wanted to adjust the senior hardship income levels.