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. . . ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - APRIL 14. 1997 4 MOTION: Hicks moved and Keirn seconded a motion to accept appeal of 4292 Norma Avenue and adjust the assessment to lIS front feet The motion carried unanimously (5-0). Mayor Probst noted this lot is half reconstruction and half reclamation. Councilmember Aplikowski stated Council adjusted the footage on the other properties. Mr. Yargici wants to be considered a corner lot using a method which would amount to approximately $1,000 less than the amount currently proposed to be assessed. Mayor Probst asked Mr. Post what the assessment would be for 4294 Colleen Circle and Mr. Post stated $4,948.47. Councilmember Hicks asked Mr. Stonehouse for the rationale used for this being calculated as an odd shaped lot Mr. Stonehouse stated the determination was made to calculate it as an odd shaped lot as prescribed in the Assessment Policy. Councilmember Hicks asked if the same amount of front footage was used for reclamation and reconstruction. Mr. Fritsinger stated that they were not. Councilmember Hicks stated the proposed assessment of $3,663.44 is less than others in the same general area, Councilmember Aplikowski stated she believes the Council should stay with the formula. Mayor Probst suggested the average assessment be taken for half of the reclamation and half of the reconstruction which would result in an assessment of approximately $3,700.00 MOTION: Hicks moved and Aplikowski seconded a motion to deny appeal in the case of 1516 Colleen Avenue and set the assessment at $3,663.44. Mr. Yargici suggested 115 feet be used and noted his driveway is on Colleen Avenue. Mayor Probst noted when going through the process Colleen Circle was up for reclamation but the residents wanted reconstruction. MOTION: Hicks moved and Aplikowski seconded a motion to withdraw the previous motion. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). MOTION: Hicks moved and Malone seconded a motion to accept the appeal and base the assessment on half of lIS feet (reconstruction rate) and half of lIS feet (reclamation rate) for a total assessment of $3,546.95. Councilmember Aplikowski stated she will vote in favor of the motion but fears Council may be setting a precedent. Mayor Probst stated this is a very unusual circumstance. Councilmember Hicks stated it does not fit the definition for a comer lot.