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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - AUGUST 21, 2006 4 . The 2006 PMP project has begW1. The general contractor is beginning street work along Skiles Lane. Work is scheduled to begin on Ridgewood Road next week. Ms. Giga noted that the contractor's schedule could ehange frequently due to site conditions and W1expected delays. Ms. Giga noted that the Beach Club has signed a right of entry to allow the City onto the property to construct the storm water ponds. Once the construction is complete, the final easement docwnent will be signed by the two parties. Civil Engineer Kris Giga noted that staff is currently working on a memorandum of understanding for each of the rain garden recipients. The memora11dwn will summarize the process for constructing the rain gardens. The assessment hearing is scheduled for the August 28th City Council meeting. Civil Engineer Kris Giga noted that she has received residential concerns regarding the assessment of the retaining wall proposed on the west side of Siems Court. Some of the residents believe that the retaining wall only benefits a few of the residents. If the retaining wall is removed from the project the City would have to spend similar amount of funding for grading and driveway reconstruction which would still require some retaining wall construction. City staff is also recommending that the City Council consider holding the public hearing on . August 28th and continue the hearing until the next meeting. Staff would have the opportunity to prepare a report addressing the concerns being expressed by the residents. COW1eilmember Larson agreed that it would be beneficial to the City COW1cil to have the background information available to make a final decision regarding the assessments. Also, it is helpful to have staff s report available for review. Resident Arlene Boutin (1600 Lake Joharma Boulevard) has submitted a preliminary plat for review at the September Planning Commission meeting to reconfigure her existing land from four lots to three lots. A portion of this area would be reconfigured to a storm water pond and enhanced wetlalld area. A number of trees will be removed from 1600 Lake Johanna for the installation of the storm water pond area. The City has also received pa request from the property owner to place construction fill on her land as part of the easement acquisition agreement. City Administrator Michelle Wolfe stated that City staff will expand the public notice area regarding the storm water project due to the removal of trees along Lake Johanna. Councilmember Larson suggested to staff that they attempt to promote the win-win nature of this proj ect to the residents. City Administrator Michelle Wolfe stated that City Attorney Filla recommends that the City have . an appraisal completed to review the sustainability of the proposed assessments.