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. I. . . . I . . I .e . I I . . I I .e I MDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - JUNE 12. 1995 9 Mayor Probst indicated the assessed amount still remains to be based on reconstruction of a "typical" residential street. In 1994 this was $29.50 per front foot, but with inflation the assessment is estimated at $32.50 per front foot. He noted bids for Stowe Avenue have come in for $31.92 per front foot. Mayor Probst reiterated the fact the Council is trying to be responsible with funding available, such as MSA funding. There are future projects that have to be considered. Mr. Tavernier indicated he is also trying to be responsible for his family, he believed this was an extreme sacrifice for his family. He questioned what was fair in this instance. Mayor Probst indicated the Assessment Policy was established to pay for the 30 miles of street in Arden Hills, with the understanding that eventually every property will be assessed for improvements. He indicated he realized this will not be easy, but other property owners have faced the same assessment issues. Mr. Pham indicated as the City likes to prepare for expenditures, so too, do the residents. He indicated he wished there would be more time to prepare for the expense. A resident suggested the Assessment Policy be revised and the consideration of County Road turnbacks be addressed as special circumstances. Mr. Parker indicated the Assessment Policy is only a guide. He indicated the residents are seeking acknowledgement of the actual use of the road as commercial and not residential. Mr. Schacht inquired as to the life of the road. Mr. Mauer, indicated by the textbook, it would reflect a life of 20 years, but with maintenance he believed the life of the road would be longer. Mr. Tavernier inquired if all prior appeals still apply. Mayor Probst indicated that was correct. Mayor Probst closed the Public Hearing at 9:25 p.m. Councilmember Keim indicated in regards to the special circumstances of the County Road turnback, she suggested the monies received from the County should reduce the City and Residential obligation. Councilmember Malone indicated he was there when the Assessment Policy was established and many options were explored during the drafting of the Policy. He indicated a per lot formula was reviewed, but there was a problem with the definitions oflots. He noted in Mr. Tavernier's case the lot would be multiplied by four to establish the assessment on a per lot basis. Councilmember Malone continued, the per front foot was established as the best formula to establish assessments.