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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—JUNE 27, 2022 4 Mr. Morast explained he was going through this process with North Oaks and he has talked with many other cities about this process. Mayor Grant commented the City of Minneapolis had already changed their speed limit to 20 miles per hour. Councilmember Holmes stated most City streets had a residential speed limit of 30 MPH and the Council was proposing to reduce this to 25 MPH. She noted the speed along Lake Valentine Road and Old Snelling was still up for discussion. Councilmember Holden asked if MSA roads could be subject to the City-wide speed limit change. Mr. Morast reported MSA roadways would be subject to a City-wide speed limit change. Mayor Grant explained County roads would not be within the purview of a speed limit change, which included County Road E,New Brighton Road and Lake Johanna Boulevard. Mayor Grant opened the public hearing at 7:29 p.m. Raymond Kreps, 1676 Chatham Avenue, reported he was a 42 year member of this community. He questioned why the City was considering a change. He was of the opinion a speed limit change on residential streets was not necessary at this time. Noreen Tyler, 3200 Lake Lane, stated she opposed the speed limit change. She encouraged the City to spend this money to improve crosswalks in the community. She feared that a speed limit change would adversely impact minorities within the City. Kurtis Weber, 4453 Old Highway 10, reported he fully supported lowering the speed limit across the City. He explained he worked for Hennepin County and he believed there had been a great response to lowering the speed limit in other communities. He commented further on the cost to replace speed limit signs within the City. Mayor Grant noted for the record the City Council had received an email in support of lowering the speed limits to 25 MPH. Mayor Grant closed the public hearing at 7:33 p.m. B. Quarterly Special Assessments for Delinquent Utilities Finance Director Bauman stated water customers whose accounts are 90 days past due were informed that the City intends to certify delinquent charges to Ramsey County to be collected with property taxes. These customers have the right to a hearing in front of the City Council to discuss this matter prior to certification. Staff requested the Council hold a public hearing for the quarterly special assessments for delinquent utilities. Mayor Grant opened the public hearing at 7:34 p.m.