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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - JUNE 11,2007 6 Councilmember Holden stated when they did start this they had worked with the neighborhood and had given them choices. She stated she had spoken with residents about this and she had been informed it was not that much of a problem. She stated she wanted to see striping because she did not believe any alternative would solve the problem. Councilmember McClung agreed and did not believe either of the options would solve the problem. He noted he had never had any problems making the turn in or out. He stated he would not support this. Mayor Harpstead believed it was an appropriate adjustment and this was a rational request. Couucilmember Holmes agreed with the Mayor and Councilmember Grant. Personally, she liked the idea of the striping for safety issues. She suggested they try widening the road and if there was still a problem, to put in the striping. Councilmemher Grant stated the turn could be made the way it was and there would be times it was optimal because this was not an easy turn to make, but he believed this was rational to open this up to provide more room for traffic to go in and out. He stated this was not an overly large investment and he saw no reason to not go forward with it. Councilmember Holden agreed, but noted if this continued to be a problem, they would need to do the striping, which she believed would resolve any issues. Mayor Harpstead noted the motion as it was presented would make adjustments to both sides. The motion carried 4-1 (Councilmember McClung opposed). B. Motion to Approve Resolution 07-58: Adoptilll! Deferred Special Assessment Roll for the 2007 PMP Improvements Ms. Giga stated on May 29,2007 the Council adopted the special assessment roll for the 2007 PMP Improvement Project. The City Council moved to defer the assessment for 1465 Floral Drive. Following the opening of the assessment hearing on May 14, 2007, staff contacted the property owner informing her of the recommendation to defer the assessment per the Assessment Policy. The owner indicated that while she appreciated staffs efforts in this matter, she did not find the solution acceptable. Ms. Giga presented a letter from Ms. Hanson dated June 4, 2007 stating her concerns. As part of the adoption of the resolution, Ms. Giga stated that the City Council would need to set the length that the assessment would be deferred, as well as the interest rate, if any. The maximum period of time an assessment can be deferred is 30 years, according to Minnesota Statute Chapter 429.