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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL — MAY 13, 2024 8 Councilmember Holden stated this occurred on Katie Lane and one of the options that was provided to the homeowner was the option to combine the two lots into one. However, she understood this particular lot was buildable. Mayor Grant indicated the assessment policy in 1997 would have been per linear foot and in 2004 the current assessment policy was approved, which was per lot. He stated this meant the Council had to determine if this property was one lot or two. Councilmember Holden asked if the property owner could be charged an assessment if they chose to subdivide the lot within a set period of time. Public Works Director/City Engineer Swearingen explained in 2009 the City approved a deferred assessment for one lot for 30 years or if triggered by a subdivision. Councilmember Monson explained she was confused as to why this property would be charged two assessments when it was one parcel. She questioned if the assessment could be triggered by the sale of the second lot. Public Works Director/City Engineer Swearingen stated the policy considered how the property is platted and the second lot was buildable. Councilmember Rousseau indicated there was a property on Keithson Avenue that has the same issue, but they have not requested an appeal. Public Works Director/City Engineer Swearingen agreed this was the case, noting the property on Keithson Avenue would be assessed for both lots because they did not make an appeal. Councilmember Rousseau questioned if a 50% break should be provided to the property on Keithson Avenue. Public Works Director/City Engineer Swearingen stated he would have to speak with the City Attorney, but he believed because the City did not receive an appeal, the assessment would move forward. Councilmember Holden reported residents were given an ample amount of time to call or write to the City and make an appeal. Public Works Director/City Engineer Swearingen indicated this was the case, stating the 429 process was very strict. Mayor Grant stated he did not have a problem with a deferred assessment for the property at 1370 Colleen Avenue. He reported if the landowner were to subdivide the property in 10 years, then they would be charged an assessment, but if it remains one lot, no additional assessment would be charged. Councilmember Monson indicated she was not convinced either way on how to proceed with this matter. She understood this was only one parcel, but the lot could be subdivided and would have a second buildable lot.