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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL – MAY 9, 2022 5 <br /> <br />Chris Hughes, 3515 Snelling Avenue North, commented he was disappointed with the change in <br />the assessment amount, noting his assessment went up $1,000. He believed this was quite <br />unfortunate for the residents. He stated he was also frustrated with the fact very few residents <br />were being asked to pay for this stretch of roadway. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holden requested staff speak to how this roadway was being assessed. <br /> <br />Public Works Director Swearingen described how the assessments for Snelling Avenue had <br />been calculated, noting a different equation had been used to find a rate per foot for the frontage <br />of this roadway. <br /> <br />With no one coming forward to speak, Mayor Grant closed the public hearing at 7:33 p.m. <br /> <br />Councilmember Scott explained if the standard equation had been followed for Snelling Avenue <br />the assessments would have been nearly $18,000. He thanked staff for using the per foot equation <br />because this was providing an assessment that was equivalent to the Cummings Lane project. <br /> <br />Mayor Grant noted it was his understanding written objections to the proposed assessments had <br />to be received in writing at this meeting. <br /> <br />City Attorney Jamnik reported this was the case and stated staff had received three objections. <br /> <br />9. NEW BUSINESS <br /> <br />A. Resolution 2022-019 Adopting Special Assessment Roll – Snelling Avenue <br />North Street and Utility Improvement Project <br /> <br />Public Works Director/City Engineer Swearingen stated this item was introduced under Item <br />8A. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holden commented on the appeals that were received from the public and noted <br />she supported the assessment for the property at 3529 Snelling Avenue. She explained staff made <br />a mistake originally when calculating the assessments and the number had been corrected. <br /> <br />Mayor Grant agreed the proposed assessments should stand with the recalculated numbers. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holmes and Councilmember Radziej concurred. <br /> <br />MOTION: Councilmember Holden moved and Councilmember Holmes seconded a <br />motion to adopt Resolution 2022-019 – Adopting Special Assessment Roll – <br />Snelling Avenue North Street and Utility Improvement Project. The motion <br />carried (5-0). <br /> <br />B. Terms Sheet for Rice Creek Commons <br /> <br />Mayor Grant provided the public with a recap and history on TCAAP/Rice Creek Commons. He <br />indicated this item was added to the agenda because it was not available at the time the packet was