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- - . ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - FEBRUARY 23.1998 2 MOTION: Councilmember Malone moved and Councilmember Aplikowski seconded a motion to approve the Consent Calendar as listed above and authorize execution of all necessary documents contained therein. The motion carried unanimously (3-0) . PUBLIC COMMENTS Mayor Probst invited those present to come forward and address the Council on any items not already on the agenda. There were no public comments. UNFINISHED AND NEW BUSINESS A. Resolution #98-27, Establishing the 1998 Street Improvement Assessment Rates Mr. Dwayne Stafford, Public Works Superintendent, explained that the Council is asked to adopt Resolution #98-27, which establishes the 1998 street improvement assessment rates of $48.85 per assessable front foot for complete street reconstruction and $5.20 per assessable foot for bituminous overlay. He noted this is slightly less than indicated in the feasibility report as a result of changes in the scope of work recommended for 1998. He noted the resolution includes these rates which are based on the revised feasibility report completed by BRW, and are being proposed at the direction of the City Council as suggested in the Assessment Policy. At the request of Councilmember Aplikowski, Mr. Stafford reviewed the streets that will be included in the 1998 Street Improvement Project. Mayor Probst asked if the proposed rates are based on the remaining streets which reflect the City's policy to assess 50% of the cost. Mr. Stafford stated this is correct. Mike Dwelly, 2048 Stowe Avenue, stated last year the rates were at $37 per foot and inquired why it is so much higher this year. Mayor Probst explained the rates are being driven by the anticipated costs for this work. Mr. Dwelly stated he lives on Stowe Avenue which has been there for 40+ years and the asphalt has never been improved over the last 30 years. He noted that two years ago, Ramsey County would have upgraded it at no cost to the residents but the City decided to swap this road with the County. Now the City wants to upgrade it and assess the residents for part of the cost. He objected to adding inflationary factors into the rate since it could have been done two years ago at a cheaper rate. Mayor Probst stated he is unable to "turn back the clock" to two years ago but, since one-half is in the City of New Brighton it could not have been done then. Mr. Dwelly stated Ramsey County was willing to do maintenance on the street two years ago at no cost to the homeowner but then the City decided to swap the roads. He stated to be fair to the residents, it should be done at a cheaper rate than proposed.