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. . . Aprill7, 2006 3 Councilmember Grant said that hc is also concerned about the proposed density and would like to see a project that is less than 70,000 square feet. Councilmember Larson said that he is comfortable with the proposed density. Councilmember Holden proposed that the density of the project by 60,000 square feet. Mayor Aplikowski requested that City staff work with the developer on a 62,500 square foot project with right-in and right-out access along Hamline Avenue. The new proposal should address the City Council's density, landscaping, and trail concerns. 2006 Ridgewood Neighborhood PMP Assessments Civil Engineer Kris Giga provided the City Council with an overview of the 2006 PMP Ridgewood Neighborhood projcct and proposed assessment process. Recently, City staff reviewed the assessment history for the past three PMP projects. It was determined that the additional costs incurred with the project werc a result of necessary utility improvements, and not because of an increase in the road improvement costs. Utility improvements are funded through the City's enterprise funds and are not assessed to the property owners. Based upon this information, City staff is recommending that the assessment schedule remain as currently outlined in the City's assessment policy, which is to asscss at the beginning of the project based upon the engineer's project estimate. Civil Engineer Giga is requesting City Council input regarding whether or no the Beach Club should be assessed for costs associated with this project. The Bcach Club currently has fifty members and is considered a non-profit organization. The Beach Club was originally purchased as two parcels of land. One of the parcels owned by the Beach Club is predominately a wetland area. A City owned and operated lift station (LS #4) is currently located on this site. Two sedimentation ponds are being proposed for this area in conjunction with the PMP project. At this time the Beach Club parcels are not considered developablc, but staff does belicve that the improvement project will benefit the property. The Beach Club has paved an access to Arden Place and the island is currently used for recreational purposes by its members. Thcre is a small possibility that the island could be developed in the future. Also, the City does own one parcel of land that may be included in the assessment calculation rate. City staff is requesting guidance from the City Council regarding whether or not this parcel ofland should also be included in the final assessment costs. Councilmember Larson said that he does not believe that the City should be assessed for this improvement project. Councilmember Holden asked if the residents on Ridgewood Court were being assessed for this project.