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<br /> I <br /> I ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORKSESSION - JULY 15. 1996 2 <br /> (' <br /> b. Assessment Poliey <br /> I Staff presented a brief report sununarizing a variety of issues which have been raised by <br /> residents regarding the Assessment Policy. <br /> I Councilmember Aplikowski questioned whether tl1e percentage paid should change from tl1e <br /> current 50/50 split. <br /> I Mayor Probst indicated the policy uses sound reason and is a fair policy and questioned why <br /> we should change it or the process. The assessment approach is fair, and thc policy works. <br /> I He did agree that corner lots have been a problem. <br /> Councilmember Hicks stated the reconsidcration of the per unit vs. front footage approach <br /> I may be appropriate. <br /> Councilmember Malone concurred witl1 Mayor Probst that tl1e policy works. A change to <br /> I unit assessments may be problematic but a mixed formula may work. The hearing dates <br /> were scheduled to allow for resident input and making decisions on the project proceeding <br /> prior to work beginning. Interest rates are controlled by State Statute. <br /> -- Councilmember Keim discussed her observations with respect to corner lot valuations. She <br /> suggested tl1at Council should consider a review of this portion of tl1e Assessment Policy. <br /> . Council directed Staff to revisit the corner lot metl10d and evaluate tl1e per unit vs. front <br /> footage approach. Any reconunended changes should simplify and not complicate tl1e <br /> I existing policy. <br /> e. Newsletter <br /> I The Council reviewed the proposed newsletter prepared by the Newsletter Task Force. The <br /> Council elected to use the name "Arden Hills Notes" and asked for some review and <br /> . language clarification on the topics included. Staff was directed to be sure that the articles <br /> or notes make sense to residents who may not have an historical perspective. Council <br /> authorized proceeding with publication in August. <br /> I Shoreview Joint Council Meeting <br /> . a. Lexington Avenue Restriping <br /> Dan Solar, Ramsey County Engineer, made a presentation to the Arden Hills and Shoreview <br /> City Councils in regard to proposed striping changes to Lexington A venue. This area of <br /> . road south of Highway 96 was rebuilt in 1984 and was initally striped for four lanes. After <br /> complaints, it was reduced to three lanes. <br /> .- <br /> . <br />