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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION-DECEMBER 21, 2009 3 lA. Community Enhancement Program: Administrative Fine Program and Special Chargesfor Excessive Use of City Services Program (cont.) Community Development Director Lehnhoff explained that the owner of the property would be assessed through their property taxes if the bill is not paid. Councilmember Grant indicated he didn't understand how one fine could be assessed to property taxes while the other could not. He expressed concern with the administrative fine program and how this would benefit the City and stated he would be more in favor of the excessive consumption fine program if billed to homeowners prior to being assessed. He noted that this program would assist the City in recovering administrative expenses. Finance Director Iverson stated that all fines would be billed to property owners before they were assessed on their property taxes. Councilmember McClung indicated he was supportive of both fine programs as each served a different purpose. Councilmember Holmes questioned the downside to the excessive use of City services program. Community Development Director Lehnhoff noted there was no reliable research suggesting that this program would encourage code enforcement. There was still no guarantee for compliance if residents were willing to pay an assessment year after year. Councilmember Holden questioned if the excessive use program applied only to residential property or if this would include commercial as well. City Attorney Filla stated this would include both, but could be broken into separate sections to discuss residential and commercial needs. Councilmember McClung suggested the commercial fines be discussed further at a worksession meeting.