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<br /> I <br /> I- ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - MAY 8. 1994 2 <br /> I <br /> Mr. Stonehouse noted the proposed date for beginning would be June 15th with a completion date <br /> I of August 15th. <br /> Mr. Stonehouse noted a few properties that had been reviewed with irregular-shaped lots and <br /> I properties with overlay assessments from 1991. <br /> I Councilmember Malone indicated to clarifY the calculation of the assessment was to equalize the <br /> portion paid by the odd shape lots with those surrounding them. Mr. Stonehouse indicated this was <br /> correct. <br /> I Mayor Probst invited the audience to address the Council with any questions regarding the County <br /> Road F Assessments, he indicated he had received letters from residents that will be added to the <br /> I record. <br /> Mr. Greg Jones, 1691 Crystal Avenue, expressed a number of concerns regarding the unusual case <br /> , of this road. He believed the assessment policy does not strictly apply to this road. <br /> I- Mr. Jones indicated when the road was a County road, residents were not assessed, and now they <br /> will be assessed, and he felt assessed excessively. He noted the residents will lose the benefit of not <br /> being assessed and pay for the benefit of others that use the road, such as the high school and <br /> through traffic. <br /> I Mr. Jones noted the money received from the County regarding the tumback, does not go to benefit <br /> I those who are paying for the improvements. <br /> Mr. Jones indicated with other cities where turnbacks have occurred, the cities aided in the cost of <br /> I the improvements and did not over burden the residents. He provided the Council with comparative <br /> information from other cities. <br /> I Mr. Jones expressed concern regarding the issue of proper notice of assessment, the assessment roll <br /> was not available until May 4, 1995, the policy indicates that two weeks should be available for the <br /> resident to review their assessment, this was not available. <br /> I Mr. Oscar Lund, 4057 Fairview Ave N, indicated he supported the comments ofMr. Jones. He <br /> indicated the improvements will provide additional traffic. <br /> I Mr. Lund inquired if the landscaping affected will be replaced or compensated by the City. <br /> I Mr. Ken Schacht, 1683 West County Road F, indicated he had lived in the area since 1948. He <br /> ,- expressed concern that the engineers did not fully investigate the options available in the design of <br /> the road. <br /> I <br />