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ARDEN HILLS SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL – MAY 4, 2015 3 benefit from the street improvement project. It was his opinion that his property would have no added curb appeal by replacing the street. Councilmember Holden questioned how Mr. Huckle accessed his property. Mr. Huckle reported that he accessed his property using Grant or Fairview. Amy Fleury, 1936 Grant Road, supported the improvements, but noted that her driveway was on New Brighton Road. Sam Scott, 1873 Grant Road, asked how the City defined “overhead costs”. Assistant City Engineer Anderson reported that the 37% overhead costs include design of the project, construction engineering, financing, legal fees, and all City expenses required to execute the project. Mr. Scott requested further information on the assessment payment timeline. Mayor Grant reviewed the payment timeline in detail with Mr. Scott. Director of Finance and Administrative Services Iverson reported that the City’s assessment policy was governed by State Statute 429. She discussed this statute further with the Council. Steve Scott, 1870 Lake Lane, asked if the park property was being assessed. Mayor Grant explained that the park was not included in the assessment roll. He further discussed the engineering required for Lake Lane. Public Works Director Maurer provided comment regarding the benefits of the 2004 Assessment Policy and how the City was completing projects in neighborhoods based on the policy. Mayor Grant closed the public hearing at 7:28 p.m. Councilmember Holden discussed the properties at 3459 Lake Johanna Boulevard and 3453 Lake Johanna Boulevard. She noted that each had direct access to the roads within the Grant/Noble/Lake Lane neighborhoods. She saw no reason to reduce assessment amounts for these two properties. Councilmember Woodburn understood that it was difficult to make the Assessment Policy equitable for everyone, but he appreciated the neighborhood assessment concept that was approved in 2004. Mayor Grant discussed how the City revised the assessment policy in 2004, noting that this policy change was lead by a citizen task force.