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-- Arden Hills Council 4 January 20, 1994 . Jane Larson representing the Arden Hills Townhome Association, requesting on their behalf, an appeal of the Surface Management charge being assessed to all the residents of the Townhome Association. Engineer Terry Maurer and Public Works Superintendent, Dan Winkel stated that they have reviewed the criteria and based on current ordinance the fees have been determined appropriately. The appeal is based on the density of homes and total land area, rather than water run-off and soil types. Ms. Larson is suggesting that there should be a different rate established for each the south and the north portions of this development. Mr. Winkel further stated that 20% of the storm water run-off does not appear to be retained on the Townhouse property. According to Ordinance, an adjustment to surface water management fees could be consider if the individual parcel retains at least 20 percent of the water run-off. The soil is a hard packed clay causing water to run-off very quickly and into the storm sewer system or onto adjacent properties. Councilmember Hicks questioned whether the issue is a fee reduction based on information gathered by Ms. Larson from . neighboring communities. Ms. Larson introduced herself and stated she agrees that they do not meet the 3 conditions as outlined in the Storm Water Appeal process. Ms. Larson further stated that based on run-off, the townhomes do not produce any more run-off than a single family home. Ms. Larson stated the charges are excessive in comparison to other cities. Ms. Larson questioned how the ordinance was established. This was explained to her. Arnie Delger, a townhome resident stated he is aware that their development is the least populated townhome development in the area, however, it is unfair to charge a higher rate per unit. This development has City trails going along their property and the development wanted to maintain the open space effect that the city wanted in their Comprehensive Plan. Mayor Sather departed the meeting at 5:40 p.m. and Acting Mayor Probst presided over the remainder of the meeting. Councilmember Hicks commented that the density per acre vs a single family home is similar, and agreed that this is a very low density development which is not standard for a towmhome development. Councilmember Hicks asked Ms. Larson what she .