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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION – JUNE 15, 2015 2 Ms. Kvilvang explained the 429 assessment process to the Council, and noted that assessments would be charged against PID’s (property identification numbers). Councilmember Holden asked if utility rates could differ between TCAAP and the remainder of Arden Hills. Ms. Kvilvang commented that this could be done to cover the City’s costs for TCAAP infrastructure and utilities. She noted that a rate study needs to be completed so that more information is available before this type of decision is made. Ms. Kvilvang discussed the expense for development of the four parks within TCAAP and estimated that this would cost the City $7 million (assuming land is dedicated). She discussed proposed park dedication fees for both commercial and residential properties. She indicated that the City would need to update their park dedication Ordinance prior to TCAAP developing. Councilmember Holmes questioned if the City was able to charge park dedication fees to commercial developments. City Attorney Jamnik stated that this is allowed by state law and is a common practice. Ms. Kvilvang recommended that a 10% park dedication fee be charged to commercial developments on TCAAP. This fee can be charged due to the fact that commercial employees will use the City’s trails and parks. The Council discussed sewer and water fees and trunk assessments. Public Works Director Maurer explained the expenses for the water tower and booster station. Ms. Kvilvang noted that the City would not be responsible for any of the storm water ponding. However, if the City wanted to pursue water feature amenities, this would be at Arden Hills’ expense. Public Works Director Maurer indicated that the County has allotted $1.7 million for storm water ponding enhancements which can be used for pond edging, vertical walls, rocks, etc. He explained that the City would be responsible for owning and maintaining the storm water ponds long-term. He anticipated that the final plans would have to be developed in stages in order to have enough water for the features to function. There being no further questions from the Council, Mayor Grant thanked Ms. Kvilvang for her attendance and for the information provided to the Council. B. Planning Case 14-036 Building 2 Façade Review – Roberts Management City Planner Streff stated that on February 23, 2015, the City Council approved Planning Case 14-036 for a Master and Final PUD and CUP for the Red Fox Business Center located at 1235 Red Fox Road for the construction of two (2) multi-tenant light industrial buildings. During this meeting the Council discussed the need for additional façade treatments on the southeast elevation