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<br /> . <br /> 1553 Arden Place <br /> Arden Hills, MN 55112 <br /> September 25, 1992 <br /> City of Arden Hills <br /> 1450 West Highway 96 <br /> Arden Hills, MN 55112 <br /> Dorothy Person, Clerk Administrator <br /> Dear Ms. Person: <br /> We are replying to you recent letter pertaining to the pro- <br /> posed assessment of the 1992 Arden Place Storm Sewer <br /> Improvement We reside at 1553 Arden Place, one of the two <br /> homes which receive the drainage water from the other six <br /> homes included in the assessment We realize how much <br /> time, effort, and emotion have been involved on all sides. <br /> We are objecting to the amount of the assessment. It <br /> appears that the eight homes involved are to pay for 100% <br /> of the proposed $32,560 project (At one time the estimate <br /> . we heard was to be in the $17,000 to $22,000 range.) <br /> It has been well documented that it is a city drain, and we feel <br /> that, therefore, the city should bear some, if not most of <br /> the expense. It is evident that this drain has not worked <br /> properly for at least 13 years, during which time taxes have <br /> continued to be paid on all properties <br /> In another recent drainage project in Arden Hills (the <br /> Keithson Pond project), the proposed cost was $120,000 and <br /> the maximum homeowner assessment was $1,500. It appears <br /> that the 100% assessment is out of line, and that the city has <br /> tried to absolve itself of any financial responsibility for <br /> this drain We must strongly protest this proposal. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> CUClJ~\s,"- '~'>-L~~'-~ <br /> Warren and Brenda McGuire <br /> . <br /> CC: dJ~~ <br />