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<br /> April 17,2006 3 <br /> . Councilmember Grant said that he is also concerned about the proposed density and would like <br /> to see a project that is less than 70,000 square feet. <br /> Councilmember Larson said that he is comfortable with the proposed density. <br /> Councilmember Holden proposed that the density of the project be 60,000 square feet. <br /> Mayor Aplikowski requested that City staff work with the developer on a 62,500 square foot <br /> project with right-in and right-out access along Hamline Avenue. The new proposal should <br /> address the City Council's density, landscaping, and trail concerns. <br /> 2006 Rid!!ewood Nei!!hborhood PMP Assessments <br /> Civil Engineer Kris Giga provided the City Council with an overview of the 2006 PMP <br /> Ridgewood Neighborhood project and proposed assessment process. Recently, City staff <br /> reviewed the assessment history for the past three PMP projects. It was determined that the <br /> additional costs incurred with the project were a result of necessary utility improvements, and <br /> not because of an increase in the road improvement costs. Utility improvements are funded <br /> through the City's enterprise funds and are not assessed to the property owners. Based upon this <br /> information, City staff is recommending that the assessment schedule remain as currently <br /> outlined in the City's assessment policy, which is to assess at the beginning of the project based <br /> . upon the engineer's project estimate. <br /> Civil Engineer Giga is requesting City Council input regarding whether or no the Beach Club <br /> should be assessed for costs associated with this proj ect. The Beach Club currently has fifty <br /> members and is considered a non-profit organization. The Beach Club was originally purchased <br /> as two parcels ofland. One of the parcels owned by the Beach Club is predominately a wetland <br /> area. A City owned and operated lift station (LS #4) is currently located on this site. Two <br /> sedimentation ponds are being proposed for this area in conjunction with the PMP project. <br /> At this time the Beach Club parcels are not considered developable, but staff does believe that <br /> the improvement project will benefit the property. The Beach Club has paved an access to <br /> Arden Place and the island is currently used for recreational purposes by its members. There is a <br /> small possibility that the island could be developed in the future. <br /> Also, the City does own one parcel of land that may be included in the assessment calculation <br /> rate. City staff is requesting guidance from the City Council regarding whether or not this parcel <br /> of land should also be included in the final assessment costs. <br /> Councilmember Larson said that he does not believe that the City should be assessed for this <br /> improvement project. <br /> Councilmember Holden asked if the residents on Ridgewood Court were being assessed for this <br /> . project. <br /> ----...---- - -- ----- <br />