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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—MAY 9, 2022 5 <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 /> Councilmember Holden requested staff speak to how this roadway was being assessed. <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 /> With no one coming forward to speak, Mayor Grant closed the public hearing at 7:33 p.m. <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 /> Mayor Grant noted it was his understanding written objections to the proposed assessments had <br /> to be received in writing at this meeting. <br /> City Attorney Jamnik reported this was the case and stated staff had received three objections. <br /> 9. NEW BUSINESS <br /> A. Resolution 2022-019 Adopting Special Assessment Roll — Snelling Avenue <br /> North Street and Utility Improvement Project <br /> Public Works Director/City Engineer Swearingen stated this item was introduced under Item <br /> 8A. <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 /> Mayor Grant agreed the proposed assessments should stand with the recalculated numbers. <br /> Councilmember Holmes and Councilmember Radziej concurred. <br /> MOTION: Councilmember Holden moved and Councilmember Holmes seconded a <br /> motion to adopt Resolution 2022-019 — Adopting Special Assessment Roll — <br /> Snelliny- Avenue North Street and Utility Improvement Proiect. The motion <br /> carried (5-0). <br /> B. Terms Sheet for Rice Creek Commons <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 <br />