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<br />,. <br /> <br />ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORKSESSION <br />MAY 17,2004 <br /> <br />2 <br /> <br />Major St. Sauver also talked about the wildlife corridor. He mentioned that it encompasses . <br />about 400 meters along the northwest fence line. He indicated that no specific species are <br />targeted, but the intention is to accommodate reptiles, amphibians, small mammals, and deer. <br />Major St. Sauver provided the specifications of the fence line and informed that the fence will be <br />six feet high without the anti-climb protection. There will be four openings for smaller animals. <br />A question was raised by a Councilmember as to why there was a need for a barbed wire fence. <br />Major St. Sauver responded that it is a proper way to go. It's an indication to keep people away. <br />He mentioned that they will revisit the requirements in the future if a residential development <br />occurs on TCAAP. He said he is willing to work with the developer if a different type of fence <br />will work better and perhaps meet the needs of both parties. <br /> <br />2.C. Assessment Policy Task Force Recommendation <br /> <br />Chuck Stoddard, Assessment Policy Task Force Chair, and Murtuza Siddiqui provided the <br />overview of the revised policy. 1\1r. Stoddard talked about the process and briefly outlined the <br />various assessment methods the task force examined. Mr. Stoddard mentioned that the task force <br />found the unit method to be most equitable, fair and easiest to implement. He mentioned that <br />residential properties will continue to be assessed at fifty percent of the cost. A Councilmember <br />asked that language with regards to non-profits be clarified. Mr. Stoddard recommended that the <br />revised Assessment Policy, as prepared by the task force, be accepted by the Council. <br /> <br />2.n. URS Performance Evalnation <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />Greg Brown, City Engineer (URS employee) provided an overview of the engineering services <br />by URS to the City. He highlighted a number of projects his firm had been involved with in <br />2003. Mr. Brown mentioned that his firm has been providing engineering services to the City <br />since 1997. Mr. Brown also talked about compensation methodology. He stated that their <br />monthly retainer fees are $2,180 and have remained unchanged since 1997. He mentioned that <br />they also provide miscellaneous engineering services based on an hourly rate. Examples of these <br />engineering services are the Perry Park improvements, Cummings Park Drive improvements, <br />sanitary sewer system, etc. Mr. Brown said that compensation for larger projects is based on the <br />construction value ofthe projects. <br /> <br />A Councilmember asked a question with regards to having an in-house engineer and that <br />position's relationship with the consultant. Mr. Brown responded that most municipalities have <br />an in-house engineer(s) and that position works closely with an outside consultant on various <br />projects. <br /> <br />Mr. Brown thanked the Council for allowing him and his firm the opportunity to serve the City. <br /> <br />2.E. County Road E Pedestrian Improvement Study <br /> <br />Tom Moore, Director of Operations and Maintenance, provided an overview of the project. He <br />mentioned that staff had held two neighborhood meetings to discuss the pedestrian . <br />improvements on the south side of County Road E, from Lindey's Park to Connelly Avenue. He <br />