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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - APRIL 14, 1997 2 . Mayor Probst asked what the previous rating was for the area north of Royal Lane. Mr. Stonehouse stated there was one rating of 66 determined for the entire street. The portion north of Royal Lane had deteriorated more, and would require a lot of patching. He recommended an overlay over the entire piece, Councilmember Malone stated this affected Lots 4, 5,6,7, 8,9, and 10. Mr. Fritsinger noted Lot 3 was also tabled as part of the hearing. He stated the other tabled action dealt with 5 lots: Gallagher, 4292 Norma Avenue (22-30-23-32-0023-8) Schumacher, 1375 Indian Oaks Trail (22-30-23-31-0034-1) Gabiou, 1401 Indian Oaks Trail (22-30-23-31-0035-4) Waxmunski, 1389 Indian Oaks Court (22-30-23-31-0056-1) Yargici, 1516 Colleen Avenue (22-30-23-32-0002-1) Staff reviewed the method used to assess the lots and noted that formulas were used appropriately, and they were done consistently according to City policy. They were unable to find anything unique in how the policy was applied in these cases. Staff determined assessment calculations were done in accordance with existing policy, . Mr. Bob Gallagher, 4292 Norma Avenue, questioned what other cities were used for comparison, Mr. Fritsinger stated Roseville, Mounds View, New Brighton, Arden Hills and Shoreview were used. Mr. Gallagher stated he believes his assessment should be equitable to that of his neighbors. Mayor Probst asked staff to take a look at the average assessment for corners and non-corner lots, Mr, Stonehouse stated the corners are actually being assessed less for overlay and they are being assessed more for reconstruction and reclamation, Mr. Yargici, 1516 Colleen Avenue, stated his lot was calculated as an odd shaped lot. He had requested it be calculated as a corner lot. Mr. Fritsinger stated it was assessed using a combination of odd shaped and comer lot, and both were used as part of the calculations. Mr. Post stated it appears Mr. Yargici's lot was considered an odd shaped lot and that method was used to determine his assessment. Mr. Yargici stated he believes he has a corner lot. He noted on his written objection that he wanted his lot considered a corner lot. Mr. Stonehouse stated the assessment was done according to City policy. Councilmember Malone agreed with the engineers that the entire section of Norma Avenue should be repaved at one time. He suggested the footage be adjusted to 110 for 4140 Norma Avenue, Lot 8 Block 2. . Mayor Probst suggested the Council deal with this in two parts.