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I I. I I I I . . . .. . . . . . . . .e . ,ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - JULY 31, 1995 3 Mr. Porter noted outlot A, a large portion of this outlot is pond and no development is tl1ere. He indicated if the Council is to compare this development to a townhouse development, tl1ere would be more units and a higher density to share tl1e cost than there is at Hunter's Park. Mr. Porter expressed concern that tl1e residents of Hunter's Park are paying more than a typical resident because of the cost attributed to tl1e private roads of tl1e Association. Mr. Porter believed tl1e Council would be passing on costs to residents of this development which are not normally passed on to citizens. He reiterated tl1e request to consider tl1e comer lots. Mayor Probst invited further comments from the audience regarding tl1e Public Hearing. Hearing no further comments Mayor Probst closed tl1e Public Hearing at 7:55 p.m. CounciImember Aplikowski asked how much area is private roadway. Mr. Stonehouse indicated six private roads. Mayor Probst, referring to the comer lot issue, indicated he was not sure how to correctly apply tl1e suggested formula, but felt it should be reviewed. Mr. Stonehouse indicated an odd shape lot formula could also be considered. Mayor Probst explained tl1e developer chose to construct the private roadways and therefore tl1e City was taken out of the equation. He noted the City is unable to recognize the expense of those private roadways. City Administrator Fritsinger indicated tl1e item could be tabled briefly for discussion of these options by tl1e City Attorney and City Engineer if Council felt it necessary. City Attorney Filla noted tl1e City by its policies attempts to establish standards and part of tl1at process is the judgement of tl1e Council to review the standards. He noted it also seems fair to spread tl1e cost over tl1e 68 units. Mayor Probst indicated even if the formula is taken into consideration, he was unsure as to how much it would affect tl1e end result of tl1e assessment. Councilmember Keirn commented each lot would need to be reconfigured. City Attorney Filla indicated tl1ere is a model, where expenses of common areas are shared by tl1e 68 units. He noted if a new standard is established, tl1e end result may only be one or two dollars. Mr. Stonehouse indicated iftl1e comer lot scenario is used, the City may lose approximately 440 feet of assessable front footage or approximately $1,760 in assessments.