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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL — AUGUST 14, 2023 6 <br />Mr. Fisher indicated he did not have specific dates in place, but he estimated the total length of <br />construction would take several months to complete. <br />Councilmember Monson questioned if the watermain work needed on James Avenue would <br />extend the construction on this roadway. <br />Mr. Fisher stated this may extend the construction for a week or two. <br />Councilmember Rousseau asked if it was typical for cities to assess for 50% of the roadway <br />expense. <br />Mr. Fisher reported assessment policies vary throughout the metro area, but noted he knew of <br />other communities that had a 50% of the roadway expense. <br />Further discussion ensued regarding the history of the City's assessment policy. <br />Mayor Grant opened the public hearing at 8:10 p.m. <br />Ove Sundberg, 4294 Colleen Circle, stated he came from a different background as he was from <br />Norway. He explained he lived on a cul-de-sac and noted he had to use many roads in order to <br />reach his home. He believed the assessments should be the same for all of the homes in his <br />neighborhood. He indicated the properties in the community would not be worth very much <br />without roads in place to get to the homes. He suggested the City consider putting a percentage on <br />the levy to cover streets. <br />Councilmember Holden explained the committee that reviewed and set the assessment policy <br />did consider the levy percentage as an option, but noted this would tax some residents out of their <br />homes. <br />Public Works Director/City Engineer Swearingen reported the City would be following the <br />State's 429 process for proposed assessments. <br />Mayor Grant closed the public hearing at 8:15 p.m. <br />11. NEW BUSINESS <br />A. Resolution 2023-040 Ordering Improvements And Preparation Of Plans And <br />Specifications — 2024 PMP Street And Utility Improvement Project <br />Public Works Director/City Engineer Swearingen stated following the public hearing under <br />agenda item No. 10A, the next step in the project delivery process is to approve a resolution <br />ordering the improvements and the preparation of plans and specifications for the 2024 PMP <br />Street and Utility Improvements Project. The resolution document would order the improvements <br />and plans in accordance with the recommendations provided in the project feasibility report. <br />Councilmember Monson asked if a change order would be coming to the City Council for <br />additional work. <br />