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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL – DECEMBER 14, 2020 5 care and skilled nursing. Construction has been delayed due to COVID-19. At this time construction is anticipated to start in the spring of 2021. Community Development Manager/City Planner Mrosla explained the applicant is requesting to vacate the southern five (5) feet of the segment of existing Drainage and Utility Easement. The proposed easement vacation is located along the westerly 200 feet of the north lot line for Lot 1, Block 1 as identified in attachment B. The applicant is proposing to construct a concrete building access patio on the north end of the proposed of the building that would encroach into the easement. Engineering and planning staff have reviewed the proposal and have no concerns with the request. A request for a Vacation of Easement requires a public hearing before the City Council. Mayor Grant opened the public hearing at 7:47 p.m. With no one coming forward to speak, Mayor Grant closed the public hearing at 7:48 p.m. 9. NEW BUSINESS A. Resolution 2020-065 Adopting and Confirming Quarterly Special Assessments for Delinquent Utilities Finance Director Bauman stated delinquent utility amounts are certified to Ramsey County quarterly and that a list of utility accounts with a delinquent balance was compiled and notices dated November 6, 2020 were mailed. Customers were informed of their delinquent status and were asked to make payment of the delinquent balance by December 4, 2020. She indicated that the City will request that Ramsey County levy the delinquent balances against the respective properties. MOTION: Councilmember Holden moved and Councilmember Holmes seconded a motion to adopt Resolution #2020-065 – Adopting and Confirming Quarterly Special Assessments for Delinquent Utilities. A roll call vote was taken. The motion carried (5-0). B. Resolution 2020-066 Adopting and Confirming Special Assessments for False Alarm Charges Finance Director Bauman stated the City Council held a public hearing earlier tonight (item 8B) regarding special assessment certification of delinquent false alarm charges. The City will request that Ramsey County levy the delinquent balances against the properties on which the alarm systems are installed. Councilmember McClung asked if staff worked with the Fire Marshall or the Sheriff’s Department to see if there were ongoing issues that could be addressed by property owners. Finance Director Bauman commented all of the property owners do receive letters from the City informing them they are having an issue with their alarm system.