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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION-APRIL 20, 2009 11 Mayor Harpstead explained that he did not want this action to be delayed by years based on their building plans. He stated that the certified letter sent to Presbyterian Homes should clearly define what was expected of them in the future, if they were to bring a PUD forward. Councilmember Holmes questioned if an administrative fee could be added onto the assessment. Finance Director Iverson stated she would have to review the statute. Mayor Harpstead indicated that the assessment should include all installation fees. He stated that Presbyterian Homes created this problem and should be the sole party responsible for fixing it. Finance Director Iverson explained that all expenses and installation fees would be passed along to Presbyterian Homes through the assessment. Public Works Director Hoag indicated this lift station has been a mess for a number of years. It was the consensus of the City Council to direct staff to proceed with a certified letter to Presbyterian Homes stating the intent of the City for Lift Station #7. F. Discussion on the Assessment Policy Councilmember Holden indicated this item was pulled off the agenda as there was no consensus to bring it forward. She was not in favor of discussing the Assessment Policy at this time. Mayor Harpstead stated he was not in favor of changing the current policy but may be interested in recognizing 2009 property values over $180,000. He indicated he has concern with the legal obligation the City has to make sure the residents are assessed equally based on the property value. Councilmember Holden stated this would directly change the current assessment policy. - Councilmember Grant explained the policy was created as a result of the previous policy having problems.