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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORKSESSION - MARCH 17. 1997 2 . b. Review Town Hall Meetinl: City Administrator Fritsinger requested Council follow-up direction from the 1997 Town Hall meeting, and any planning requests for a 1998 Town Hall meeting. Mayor Probst confirmed with Councilmembers that the consensus was to hold a Town Hall meeting in 1998. Discussion ensued regarding the timing of the 1998 Retreat, with City Administrator Fritsinger inquiring whether or not to hold the City Council/Department Head Retreat before the Town Hall meeting. Councilmember Keirn responded, "yes," to be able to start with a clear agenda for the year; Councilmember Aplikowski responded, "yes," since the focus would already be there, but to consider late January; and Mayor Probst responded, "no," as this would allow for limited reaction time. There were no further Council comments. c. Review 1997 Street Improvement Assessments Consulting Engineer, Greg Stonehouse, reviewed the overall status of the 1997 Street . Improvements, along with his March 13, 1997 Memorandum outlining the preliminary assessment roll and related maps, separately highlighting those streets selected for street reconstruction, and those designated for overlay. The reconstruction assessment is substantially higher than previous years, estimated at $43.21 per front foot based upon unit prices. Mayor Probst called for discussion. Councilmember Malone brought to the Council's attention the assessment of the Reiling property on the north side of Arden View Drive. Councilmember Malone advised Councilmembers that Mr. Reiling had been assessed when Arden View Drive was built, but had appealed and since the land remained vacant, Mr. Reiling may have a valid concern regarding additional benefits to the property. Discussion continued regarding whether the drainage easement issue had ever been settled. City Accountant, Terry Post, stated that he had been contacted by Mr. Reiling, and his specific concern apparently concerned the character of the land, with Mr. Reiling contending that the pond areas along Arden View Drive were unbuildable. City Administrator Fritsinger confirmed that assessment notices had been mailed listing the figures shown on the preliminary assessment rolls prepared by Mr. Stonehouse. Mr. Fritsinger sought specific Council direction regarding the rate to be used, specific properties of concern or odd-lot issues, and the final scope of the project. . Councilmember Malone stated that the Council needed to deal with both the rate and scope of the project as one item, and referred to the March 14,1997 Memorandum