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--.-.---.----- ARDEN HILLS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES SEPTEMBER 27,2004 3 . Ms. Wolfe stated she had done some checking into this, but she needed additional time in order to respond to Ms. Bonn's situation. She indicated this particular tree was inspected by three inspectors and they had determined that the tree had oak wilt and it was past the point of being treated. She stated a sample was also sent to the University of Minnesota. Ms. Bonn questioned the fact that there were three inspectors looking at her tree and stated she had spoken with Mr. Moore. Ms. Wolfe asked who her tree removal contractor was. Ms. Bonn replied it was Stan Simonson. Mayor Aplikowski requested Ms. Bonn leave her statement with staff and Ms. Wolfe would get back to Ms, Bonn with an answer. 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS None. 6. NEW BUSINESS . A. Assessment Policv Task Force: Revised Work Plan Mr. Siddiqui stated in 2003 that the Assessment Policy Task Force was established. At the February 9, 2004 City Council meeting, the Council appointed residents to the Task Force. The original purpose of the Assessment Policy Task Force was to review the existing Assessment Policy and to study alternatives and forward its recommendation to the Council. The Task Force completed its task and the Council adopted the 2004 Assessment Policy on September 13, 2004. As the Task Force was considering and evaluating various assessment methodologies and options, they started to discuss what the City could do to prevent and prolong the life of the existing streets to minimize the special assessment (cost) burden on the residents. It was discussed that huge vehicles, such as school buses and trucks cause a considerable amount of wear and tear on the roads. It was indicated that a number of neighborhoods were served by three to four different refuse haulers. Often one hauler is in the neighborhood to serve only one or two residences, thus driving through a number of streets to get to their destination and causing the wear and tear to the City streets. He stated since the Assessment Task Force worked on the assessment issues and subsequently revised the Assessment Policy, it seemed logical that they undertake the task of evaluating and addressing the refuse hauler issues as their trucks make a significant impact on the streets. He indicated the revised purpose and scope of the Task Force was proposed to study the impact . of heavy duty vehicles on City streets; to review services provided by various haulers; to review their reputation and pricing structure; to consider contracting with a limited number of haulers to serve the entire City; and to draft a recommendation to the Council, outlining its findings and the course of action. He noted the Task Force would meet as often as necessary to accomplish this