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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - MARCH 31. 1997 2 '. Councilmember Malone remarked that the City would still require a $40,000 use ofPIR Fund balance even if Hamline and Snelling were both dropped this year, Ifboth streets were included as planned, the use of PIR Fund balance would be between $200,000-$300,000, He stated he is not comfortable with funding projects on such a negative basis, He suggested the possibility of doing one street this year, and one in 1998, Councilmember Aplikowski suggested dropping Hamline for this year, as there are other concerns with that particular street, Councilmember Keirn also expressed concern regarding the use of PIR Fund balance, and suggested dropping both streets and instead include them in next year's construction plans, Mayor Probst stated he also prefers dropping both streets at this time, He expressed concerns about the project costs, and suggested attaching these streets to future projects, which may save the City money. MOTION: Keirn moved and Aplikowski seconded a motion to remove Hamline and Snelling Avenues from the pavement management project for i997. The motion carried 3- I-I, with Aplikowski dissenting and Hicks abstaining. . Mayor Probst opened the public hearing at 7:40 p.m. Mayor Probst reviewed the purpose of the hearing was to establish street assessment rates, and establish the roll of assessments both over and under $3,500. He stated there will be an overview of the pavement management program, and Council will first be allowed to ask questions. The hearing will then be opened to the public, going first by the sign-in sheet, and as time allows, anyone else who wishes to speak. Mayor Probst requested verification of the public hearing process. Mr. Brian Fritsinger, City Administrator, verified a public hearing notice had been sent to each affected property owner, and a notice had been published in the Bulletin on March 5, 1997 and March 12, 1997. A. Resolution #97-13, Establishing the 1997 Street Improvements Assessment Rates Mr. Terry Maurer of MSA Consulting Engineers presented an overview of the pending street improvements and the area they envelop. He stated M.S. 429 allows cities to assess costs of street improvements to residents related to the increase in the value of the property. He stated an appeal could be submitted at or before the meeting, and the appeal must be written and signed. Mr. Maurer gave an overview of the Arden Hills Assessment Policy, which states owners pay for improvements to the streets adjacent to their property. Payment for property assessment is as follows: Residential, 50%; Commercial/Industrial, 75%; Tax-Exempt, 100%. He discussed the .