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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—SEPTEMBER 14, 2015 6 <br /> B. Adopting and Confirming Quarterly Special Assessment For Delinquent <br /> Utilities <br /> Director of Finance and Administrative Services Iverson stated delinquent utility amounts are <br /> certified to Ramsey County quarterly. A list of utility accounts with a delinquent balance was <br /> compiled and notices dated August 6, 2015, were mailed. These customers were informed of their <br /> delinquent status and were asked to make payment of the delinquent balance by September 2, <br /> 2015. Utility accounts with an unpaid delinquent balance after September 2, 2015, would be <br /> certified to Ramsey County to be added to property taxes payable in 2016. The certification <br /> amount is equal to the unpaid delinquent balance plus an eight percent penalty. It was noted the <br /> City will request that Ramsey County levy the delinquent balances against the respective <br /> properties. Staff recommended that the Council hold a public hearing and confirm the quarterly <br /> special assessments for delinquent utilities. <br /> Councilmember Holmes asked if the penalty amount could be increased. <br /> Director of Finance and Administrative Services Iverson reported the 8% penalty rate was set <br /> by statute and noted the City also charged a late fee. <br /> Mayor Grant commented that residents could always sign up for electronic payment of their <br /> utility bills with the City. <br /> Director of Finance and Administrative Services Iverson discussed the electronic payment <br /> options available to Arden Hills' residents. <br /> Mayor Grant opened the public hearing at 8:00 p.m. <br /> With no one coming forward to speak, Mayor Grant closed the public hearing at 8:01 p.m. <br /> MOTION: Councilmember McClung moved and Councilmember Holmes seconded a <br /> motion to adopt Resolution No. 2015-040, Certifying the Delinquent Utility <br /> Accounts to Ramsey County. The motion carried (4-0). <br /> 9. NEW BUSINESS <br /> None. <br /> 10. UNFINISHED BUSINESS <br /> None. <br /> 11. COUNCIL COMMENTS <br /> Mayor Grant stated that the City's website has a method to allow residents to report a concern. <br /> He requested that these concerns be passed along to the Mayor, along with any concerns that have <br /> been brought to staff over the past few months. <br />