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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL – SEPTEMBER 25, 2017 6 <br /> <br />Larry Stcynske, 1366 West Floral Drive, stated he supported the 6” curb as designed as this <br />would keep people from driving into his yard. <br /> <br />Dennis Stolp, 1398 Indian Oaks Court, stated he lives next to the pond. He was pleased the <br />drainage in his neighborhood would be addressed through this project. <br /> <br />Mr. Hovind asked if the gas lines would be disturbed under the street and cautioned the City <br />while doing this work. He questioned how many bids the City would receive for this project. <br /> <br />Public Works Director/City Engineer Polka described the bid process and noted the City <br />typically receives four to eight bids for their projects. <br /> <br />Michael Gonzalez, 1415 Indian Oaks Court, requested further information on the assessment <br />rates. <br /> <br />Public Works Director/City Engineer Polka explained single family units receiving new curb <br />and gutter would have an estimated assessment of approximately $10,300. She reviewed the <br />assessment rates for the property owners in the reclamation area. <br /> <br />Mr. Gonzalez encouraged the City to reconsider the way the multi-family properties are charged <br />for assessments in order for these to remain equitable. <br /> <br />Mayor Grant discussed the City’s assessment policy and noted the policy was determined by a <br />task force of members from the community. <br /> <br />Mr. Olson understood the average assessment would be $10,300, unless they are within the <br />reclamation area, which would mean the assessment would be $2,000. <br /> <br />Public Works Director/City Engineer Polka reported this was the case. <br /> <br />Further discussion ensued regarding the differences between a full street reconstruction and <br />roadway reclamation. <br /> <br />Robert Koenig, 4126 James Circle, discussed the drainage concerns in his neighborhood and <br />stated he was pleased this would be addressed through the proposed street improvements. He <br />asked if the roadway widths would be maintained. <br /> <br />Public Works Director/City Engineer Polka stated James Circle was 30’ wide and noted this <br />width would be maintained. <br /> <br />Robert Bauer, 4123 Norma Circle, stated he was pleased that the water in his neighborhood <br />would be directed to the streets and out of yards. He indicated he had a fair amount of water in <br />his yard this spring. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holden requested staff review the project timeline again for the record. <br /> <br />Public Works Director/City Engineer Polka reviewed the project timeline with the public.