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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 03-31-1997 . . . MINUTES CITY OF ARDEN HILLS, MINNESOTA REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 31, 1997 7:30 P.M. - NEW BRIGHTON COUNCIL CHAMBERS CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, Mayor Probst called to order a Closed Executive Session of the City Council to discuss potential litigation. Present were Mayor Dennis Probst, Councilmembers Paul Malone, Susan Keirn, Dale Hicks and Beverly Aplikowski; Brian Fritsinger, City Administrator; and John Miller, City Attorney. The Executive Session of the meeting was opened at 7:00 p.m. and concluded at 7:20 p.m., at which time the Council recessed momentarily. Mayor Probst reconvened the regular Council meeting at 7:30 p.m. to facilitate the business schedule to be conducted. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, Mayor Dennis Probst called to order the regular City Council meeting at 7:30 p.m. Present: Mayor Dennis Probst, Councilmembers Beverly Aplikowski, Dale Hicks, Susan Keirn, and Paul Malone. Absent: None. Also present were: City Attorney, John Miller; City Administrator, Brian Fritsinger; City Accountant, Terry Post; Public Works Superintendent, Dwayne Stafford; City Engineer, Terry Maurer; and Recording Secretary, Cindy Schneider. ADOPT AGENDA MOTION: Aplikowski moved and Keirn seconded a motion to adopt the agenda for the March 31, 1997, Regular City Council meeting as presented. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). PUBLIC HEARING -1997 STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT Mayor Probst opened the meeting by explaining to citizens present the order of the meeting. He explained Council would discuss the scope of the project first, particularly whether Hamline and Snelling would be included in the 1997 street improvement projects. He asked that Council first be allowed to discuss this issue amongst themselves, and then the public hearing would be opened. ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - MARCH 31. 1997 2 '. Councilmember Malone remarked that the City would still require a $40,000 use ofPIR Fund balance even if Hamline and Snelling were both dropped this year, Ifboth streets were included as planned, the use of PIR Fund balance would be between $200,000-$300,000, He stated he is not comfortable with funding projects on such a negative basis, He suggested the possibility of doing one street this year, and one in 1998, Councilmember Aplikowski suggested dropping Hamline for this year, as there are other concerns with that particular street, Councilmember Keirn also expressed concern regarding the use of PIR Fund balance, and suggested dropping both streets and instead include them in next year's construction plans, Mayor Probst stated he also prefers dropping both streets at this time, He expressed concerns about the project costs, and suggested attaching these streets to future projects, which may save the City money. MOTION: Keirn moved and Aplikowski seconded a motion to remove Hamline and Snelling Avenues from the pavement management project for i997. The motion carried 3- I-I, with Aplikowski dissenting and Hicks abstaining. . Mayor Probst opened the public hearing at 7:40 p.m. Mayor Probst reviewed the purpose of the hearing was to establish street assessment rates, and establish the roll of assessments both over and under $3,500. He stated there will be an overview of the pavement management program, and Council will first be allowed to ask questions. The hearing will then be opened to the public, going first by the sign-in sheet, and as time allows, anyone else who wishes to speak. Mayor Probst requested verification of the public hearing process. Mr. Brian Fritsinger, City Administrator, verified a public hearing notice had been sent to each affected property owner, and a notice had been published in the Bulletin on March 5, 1997 and March 12, 1997. A. Resolution #97-13, Establishing the 1997 Street Improvements Assessment Rates Mr. Terry Maurer of MSA Consulting Engineers presented an overview of the pending street improvements and the area they envelop. He stated M.S. 429 allows cities to assess costs of street improvements to residents related to the increase in the value of the property. He stated an appeal could be submitted at or before the meeting, and the appeal must be written and signed. Mr. Maurer gave an overview of the Arden Hills Assessment Policy, which states owners pay for improvements to the streets adjacent to their property. Payment for property assessment is as follows: Residential, 50%; Commercial/Industrial, 75%; Tax-Exempt, 100%. He discussed the . . . . ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - MARCH 3 I. 1997 3 other forms of funding the City utilizes to pay for the remainder of the improvements. He stated this policy has been in effect since 1991. Mr. Maurer showed an overhead entitled "Project Costs and Funding", however he stated these numbers were no longer entirely accurate, due to the Council's action of dropping Hamline and Snelling A venues from the 1997 street improvement project. He reported the costs of various street improvements to be as follows: Complete reconstruction Bituminous reconstruction Bituminous overlay $43.21/front foot $23.71/front foot $ 4.97/front foot Mr. Maurer stated these figures may be lowered because of the Council action of this evening. He stated payment of assessments will start May 1, 1997, and discussed the interest rates associated with these assessments. Mr. Maurer stated there are three specific properties he would like Council to consider granting appeals: 1519 McClung Drive - McClung/Colleen intersection. The property has an assessable frontage calculation of 100.95 feet. This property is at an intersection where Colleen Avenue is being reclaimed and McClung is being overlayed. He recommended assessing this property at 75% of the reclamation rate, and 25% of the overlay rate. Arden View Drive - George Reiling property. This property was measured at 846.0 feet originally. The property has a temporary easement which extends to Arden View Drive. He recommended Council reduce the assessment to 505.9 feet in accordance with the easement. 4326 North Snelling Avenue - John McClung. This assessment was based on a 200-foot deep lot. The property owner submitted a letter stating the rate should be based on the plat. The area in the back of this lot is in a drainage easement. Mr. Maurer recommended Council reduce the assessment to a footage of 217.15 feet. Mayor Probst opened the floor to Council for discussion. Councilmember Malone stated the assessment rates should be set first. According to his calculations, the overlay rate should be reduced to $4.97/foot, the bituminous reconstruction should remain at $23.71/foot, and the reconstruction rate should be reduced to $37.96/foot. . . . ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - MARCH 31. 1997 4 MOTION: Malone moved and Hicks seconded a motion to adopt Resolution #97-13, Establishing the 1997 Street Improvements Assessment Rates, with the following changes: overlay remaining at $4.97/foot, bituminous reconstruction remaining at $23.71/foot, and reconstruction reduced to $37.96/foot. Mayor Probst stated that although the reconstruction rate has been reduced, the assessed amounts are still considerable. He inquired if anything further could be done to reduce these assessments. Councilmember Malone stated he has gone over the figures exhaustively, and knows of no other way to reduce the assessments. Mayor Probst inquired if Council is required to first adopt the assessment rates, or whether this item should be opened for public discussion. Mr. John Miller, City Attorney, replied it could be handled either way. Councilmember Malone stated if the rates were adopted first, people would have a better idea of the amount of their assessment. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). Mayor Probst reminded that the assessment rate for reconstruction was reduced by $5.25 per foot to $37.96 by the previous action. He then opened the meeting for public comment. B. Resolution #97-14, Adopting Final Assessment RoIl C. Resolution #97-15, Adopting Final Assessment RoIl Mayor Probst indicated he would read names from the sign-up sheet, and those citizens could speak in that order. He also stated that due to the Council's action of deleting Hamline and Snelling from this year's street improvements, some of the citizens that are on the sign-up sheet may have now left the meeting. Ronald Seemann, 3580 Snelling Avenue, was no longer present. William Canine, 3655 HamIine Avenue, was no longer present. Dorothy Milton, 3673 HamIine Avenue, was no longer present. Keith Koch, 4286 James Avenue, came before Council with the following questions: Does the City keep records of street maintenance? How many times has James Avenue been sealcoated? What will the City do in the future to extend the life of this road? Why is the asphalt curbing being replaced with concrete, which is more expensive. ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - MARCH 31. 1997 5 . Mayor Probst replied the City decided to adopt concrete curb and gutter for all new street improvements because of its longer lite and ease ofsnowplowing. He stated since about 1990, Arden Hills has had a pavement management program in place which tracks street improvements for the City. These records go back approximately 8-10 years. The City looks for ways to prolong the life of streets, one of which is better seal-coating of streets. Mr. Koch inquired what the average life expectancy of a street is. Mr. Maurer replied 20 years on the average with good maintenance, with an overlay being needed anywhere between 8-12 years. Mr. Koch inquired at what point should a reconstructed street need more improvements. Mr. Maurer replied it depends on traffic patterns of that street. He further stated this is why the City utilizes the pavement management program, so there is better control of street maintenance. Mr. Koch stated in closing he feels the City Council from years ago was not aggressive enough in pursuing street maintenance, and that he is being made to pay for their failure to do so. He also stated he felt the life expectancy of this street should be longer than what was stated. . Alan Kent, 1390 Indian Oaks Court, came forward to inquire if construction of curbs and gutters was done on Pascal Avenue near Bethel College, as it was his understanding that this had been planned for last year and then removed by the City. Mr. Brian Fritsinger, City Administrator, indicated that curbs and gutters had been installed on that improvement. Mr. Kent stated that none of the people on his street feel that curbs and gutters are needed, and they do not wish to pay for them. Mayor Probst replied there are over 30 miles of roads in the City, and the Council has a responsibility to the community to protect and maintain the infrastructure. He further stated Council could discuss dropping this street from the street improvements for this year, as they try to make the best decisions based on the resources the City has. Mr. Kent reiterated that the property owners on this street do not desire curbs and gutters, nor do they wish to pay for them. He inquired what percentage of the assessed cost is for curbs and gutters. Mr. Maurer replied curbs and gutters average $6.00 per foot. Councilmember Malone reported according to his calculations, curbs and gutters account for less than 10% of the final cost. Mayor Probst added his belief that this is an appropriate method of funding these projects. Mr. Kent indicated he does not care whether this street is reconstructed, as it would not increase the value of his home. Mayor Probst stated there is evidence to the contrary, that when assessments are done, the value of the affected home does increase. . ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - MARCH 31. 1997 6 . Zachariah Yargici, 1516 Colleen Avenue, thanked Council for the explanation of how rates are assessed. He further stated he is an engineer and does not agree with the City's figures regarding his front footage measurement. Mr. Fritsinger indicated Mr. Yargici has submitted a written appeal of his assessment. Mayor Probst stated Mr. Yargici would have an answer to his appeal by the end of the meeting. R.W. DeBruin, 4297 James Avenue, inquired if the policy for assessing comer lots will be discussed or changed. Mayor Probst replied Council will make a decision on this issue by the end of the meeting. Jeff Gabiou, 1401 Indian Oaks Trail, reported that he owns a double-wide lot, and so has the highest assessment rate. He has a surveying background, and does not believe his assessment was calculated correctly. He stated he is also very interested in the City's comer lot assessment policy. Fred Specht, 1446 Colleen Avenue, inquired if the entire curb would be reconstructed, or only the damaged area. Mr. Maurer indicated the entire curb would be removed and reclaimed as necessary, not reconstructed. Mr. Maurer replied the curb and gutter will remain in the plan as they are stated, and have already been included in the assessment rates. . A. Chen, 4267 Colleen Avenue, stated his opposition to the high cost of his assessment. Betty Bell, 3611 Hamline Avenue, was no longer present. Bob Gallagher, 4292 Norma Avenue, stated he is on a comer lot, and has concerns with the City's comer lot assessment policy. He further stated he does not agree with the Mayor's contention that an assessment will increase his property value. Ann Hannick, 4139 Norma Avenue, stated the cost ofthe assessment is too high. She further stated this road is only 13 years old, and does not have a high volume of traffic. Muriel Olson, 1498 Royal Lane, stated she polled the 12 residents between Norma and the cul- de-sac, and none of those residents believe these improvements are needed. She stated there was an overlay done in 1993, and there are no problems with the condition of this street. She noted the street has a PCI rating of 66, and other streets in the area that are in much worse shape have similar ratings. She believes the City's rating system needs to be re-examined. In her opinion, a 13-year old street should not need any major improvements. She stated this street does not get a high volume of traffic, nor does it carry any heavy truck traffic. She and the neighbors believe this work could be put off for quite some time with no major problems. She gave a bench handout signed by the citizens along this street. . ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - MARCH 31,1997 7 . Mr. Maurer discussed the City's rating system, and stated that even if a road looks acceptable at the present, once deterioration sets in, it will accelerate rapidly. He further stated the City attempts to group street improvement projects by area, and many variables are taken into consideration when deciding which projects to undertake. Gale Hendrickson, 4150 Norma Avenue, inquired which repairs are indicated for her street. Mayor Probst replied this street was to have a bituminous overlay. Mr. Hendrickson stated this street has no cracks or holes, and appears to be in good condition. Amy Tolbert, 1519 McClung, stated her lot is one of the lots previously commented upon by the City Engineer. She asked the Council to re-examine the map, and also the assessment policy as it relates to the street adjacent to the home. Her home and everything related to it faces McClung, however, she is being assessed for both streets. Ed Robinson, 1370 Colleen Avenue, stated there are safety concerns along his street, mainly cars traveling at high rates of speed. He asked Council to consider that smoother roads will only mean these vehicles will travel even faster than they do now. He indicated that he is being assessed for two lots, however one of them has a drainage easement, and so he feels he is not getting the entire value of this second lot. . Ron & Kim Sawtell, 3637 Hamline Avenue, were no longer present. Cheryl Vukelich, 1524 Colleen Avenue, reported that due to home construction at the end of her street, much heavy equipment has been up and down her street in the last year. She inquired why the developer of this property is not being assessed, as some of the damage done to the street could be attributed to this heavy equipment. She also requested that if the street was to be reconstructed, that the City install street lights at that time. Mayor Probst replied the only properties being assessed are residences. Ms. Vukelich indicated the Mayor was not understanding what she was requesting. Councilmember Malone stated only properties adjacent to the streets are being assessed. He added that there was certainly the same type of equipment driven on the street in front of her house when it was being constructed. He further stated the developer cannot be assessed for property he does not own. Ms. Vukelich inquired if the possibility of assessing the developer for damage done by heavy equipment could be explored. Mayor Probst replied there would be no method of determining the developer's level of contribution. Ms. Vukelich closed by stating she planned to research this subject in depth on her own. . . . - ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - MARCH 31,1997 8 Mark Cossack, 1385 Colleen Avenue, gave a bench handout to Council which states a realty assessment was done on his home, and it was determined that resurfacing of the road will not add to the value of his property. He feels the City should assess a flat fee for every home, whether it is scheduled for improvements that year or not. He feels that people living on high-traffic streets subsidize those who do not, as those streets are higher maintenance and need improvements more often. He inquired if the assessment policy is going to be re-examined at any time. Mayor Probst indicated the City's assessment policy would not have any changes made to it at this meeting. Mayor Probst further stated the City is exploring various methods of making assessments more equitable. Mr. Cossack stated Colleen is being rated only on the first 20-30 feet, that the remainder of the street is in satisfactory condition. He reiterated that smoother streets will increase vehicle speeds. He inquired regarding the method of appealing his assessment. Mayor Probst replied that appeals are handled on an individual basis. Mr. Fritsinger explained that citizens whose appeals are denied at tonight's meeting will be sent a letter explaining Council actions, and those whose appeals are upheld or carried over will be informed at tonight's meeting. Mr. Cossack inquired if then, the only recourse he has is District Court. Mayor Probst indicated that to be correct. Donald Wahlberg, 1451 Arden Place, was no longer present. Mayor Probst indicated the citizens on the sign-up sheet had all testified, and invited any other citizens to come forward at that time. Pam Baglien, 4140 Norma Avenue, inquired how the engineers measure property to assess rates. She also inquired regarding the appeal process for frontage calculation. Mr. Maurer explained the method the City uses in calculating frontage on odd-shaped lots. Ms. Baglien stated the frontage on her lot is equivalent to her neighbors, but her property is assessed at a much higher rate. James Wigginton, 4200 Norma Avenue, came forward and stated he feels there is no need for maintenance on his street this year. Paul Olson, 4274 Colleen Circle, inquired how the interest rate on the assessment is determined. Mayor Probst replied it is a standing rate, and has remained the same for several years. Councilmember Malone commented a State Statute originally existed that restricted the amount of interest cities may charge on assessments. ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - MARCH 31. 1997 9 . Mr. Olson asked if an amortization schedule for the next eight years would be available for his use. Mr. Terry Post, City Accountant, replied the roll is certified to Ramsey County, and the Ramsey County Property Records Department should be able to provide him with this information. Mr. Olson stated he would like to ascertain this information before his assessment becomes due, to determine ifhe will pay in installments or one lump sum. Mr. Post requested that Mr. Olson call him at his office and he would try to give him an estimated schedule of payments. Hamid Ziai-Mehr, 1498 Royal Lane, stated his concern with the fairness of the assessment on corner lots. He stated that a comer lot means more maintenance, less privacy, but higher taxes, and he does not feel this to be just. Dennis Schumacher, 1375 Indian Oaks Trail, gave a bench handout to Council consisting of a statement by his Realtor which states the amount of the assessment will not be consistent with the added value to his property. The public hearing was closed at 8:55 p.m., at which time Mayor Probst declared a recess. He requested that all other written objections to assessments be submitted at that time. . At 9:26 p.m., Mayor Probst announced the appeals were still being reviewed, and stated some of the more complicated ones, may be held over to the next regular Council meeting. At 9:32 p.m., Mayor Probst reconvened the meeting. He announced that City Attorney John Miller would give a brief overview of the appeals process. Mr. Miller began by stating all citizens have a right to submit a written objection at the meeting, and the City Council will respond to all appeals at the meeting. The appeal must be in writing to be able to be appealed to District Court if it is rejected by the City Council. The citizen must serve the Mayor and City Council with notice of court action within thirty (30) days of adoption of the assessment. Within ten days of this service, the appeal must be filed with the Court Administrator. At 9:35 p.m., Mayor Probst re-opened the public hearing, and stated this public hearing would be continued to the next regular City Council meeting, as there were issues that would not be able to be resolved at the present meeting. Councilmember Malone requested anyone else that had not yet submitted a written objection to do so. He stated he will make a motion to adopt the roll except for those written objections received at this meeting. . Mr. Fritsinger inquired if the motion would be specific with the rates adopted earlier in the meeting. Mr. Miller stated that would be the case. . ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - MARCH 3 I. 1997 10 MOTION: Malone moved and Keirn seconded a motion to adopt Resolution #97-14, Adopting Final Assessment Roll, except for those with written objections, and based upon the rates agreed upon in Resolution #97-13. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). MOTION: Malone moved and Keirn seconded a motion to adopt Resolution #97-15, Adopting Final Assessment Roll, except for those with written objections, and based upon the rates agreed upon in Resolution #97-13. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). MOTION: Malone moved and Keirn seconded a motion to accept the appeal of John & Esther McClung to change the assessment measurement to 217.15 feet, as recommended by the City Engineer; to accept the appeal of George Reiling, and change his assessment measurement from 846 feet to 505.99 feet, based upon the recommendation of the City Engineer; and to change the assessment rate for 1519 Colleen Avenue to 75% reclamation and 25% overlay, as recommended by the City Engineer. Mayor Probst requested clarification that the revised figures were correct. Mr. Maurer stated the revised figures were correct. . The motion carried unanimously (5-0). . Councilmember Malone stated several of the appeals pertain to comer lot assessments, and suggested these be held over to the next regular City Council meeting. Councilmember Malone stated Edward Robinson of 1370 Colleen Avenne has requested that his property consisting of two lots be treated as a comer lot. Councilmember Malone suggested calculating this assessment on that basis. He inquired if the second lot is buildable. Mr. Fritsinger stated it appears the pond encroaches into the property. Councilmember Hicks inquired ifthis lot was originally platted as buildable. Mr. Maurer replied that it had been. Councilmember Malone stated there is a considerable amount of water on this property, and stated that about 150 total feet of front footage was a reasonable amount. He stated he wishes to accept this appeal. MOTION: Malone moved and Aplikowski seconded a motion to accept Edward Robinson's appeal, and change the front footage measurement from 211.54 feet to 150.00 feet, because of the substantial amount of water on the second lot. . . . ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - MARCH 31. 1997 11 Council member Hicks inquired if this assessment can be flagged in some manner to provide for re-assessment of this property ifthe property is ever subdivided and developed. Mr. Miller stated the City can administratively flag this lot. Councilmember Hicks stated he would be in support of this motion if the lot was flagged. He stated he is in agreement that this property's front footage be lowered at this time, but would like some method ofre-assessing in the future ifit becomes necessary. Councilmember Malone stated Councilmember Hicks' request could become an amendment to his current motion on the table. Mr. Fritsinger stated the City should have the ability to track any development on this lot. The motion carried unanimously (S-O). Councilmember Malone asked for a discussion on which matters are to be held over to the next Council meeting. Mayor Probst suggested holding over Norma Circle south of Royal Lane until the City Engineers can re-assess this street. He suggested the engineers could possibly combine this project with a future project. MOTION: Malone moved and Keirn seconded a motion to hold over lots 3-10 on Norma Circle with regard to Resolution #97-14, and that these properties be removed from the assessment roll. Councilmember Hicks reminded those present that pulling these properties off the assessment roll is for re-evaluation only. He further stated informational meetings regarding these assessments were held in November of 1996, and no citizens from those properties came forward to protest at that time. He reminded citizens there is a formal process for citizen input. The motion carried unanimously (S-O). MOTION: Malone moved and Keirn seconded a motion to reject the appeals of the following citizens: Kochl4286 James Avenue, Yargici/lS16 Colleen Avenue, Chen/4262 James Avenue, VukelichllS24 Colleen Avenue, Cossackl138S Colleen Avenue, Wigginton/4200 Norma Avenue, Jorgenson/I SOl Colleen Avenue, Boldt/4274 James Avenue, LutzllS03 Colleen Avenue, Wilkes/14S7 Colleen Avenue. Mayor Probst requested clarification that all the properties that are on comer lots who have appealed have been removed from the assessment roll. Councilmember Malone replied these properties all have been removed. Councilmember Aplikowski commented that the City needs to put in curbs and gutters for the protection of the streets, and that this reconstruction is in the City's pavement management plan. ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - MARCH 31. 1997 12 . Mr. Yargici came forward to inquire the reason for 1516 Colleen Avenue not being treated as a corner lot, when it is in fact a corner lot. Councilmember Malone stated that the rates have already been down rated for this property. Councilmember Malone agreed to withdraw his rejection of this specific appeal. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). Mayor Probst stated all written appeals not previously rejected are to be held over to the next regular Council meeting, and that a formal motion was needed to continue the public hearing. Mr. Miller requested clarification of his notes with regard to citizen appeals. He stated that according to his notes, Hennick, 3139 Norma Avenue, was only an oral objection, and was not written. Written appeals were received by Muriel Olson, 1498 Royal Lane; Hendrickson, 4150 Norma Avenue, Pam Baglien, 4140 Norma Avenue and Hamid Ziai-Mehr, 1498 Royal Lane, and these are all to be held over. MOTION: Hicks moved and Malone seconded a motion to continue the public hearing to the April 14, 1997, regular City Council meeting, with regard to the properties that have been removed from the assessment rolls. The motion carried unanimously ( 5-0). . Mr. Fritsinger inquired if a motion was needed on the revised assessment roll. Mr. Miller stated the assessment roll has already been adopted, and all rejected appeals are to remain on the assessment roll. Mr. Fritsinger stated the public hearing would need to be closed at this time. Mayor Probst closed the public hearing at 10: 15 p.m. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. March 10,1997, Regular Council Meeting B. March 17, 1997, Council Worksession MOTION: Malone moved and Aplikowski seconded a motion to accept the minutes for the March 10, 1997 Regular Council Meeting and the March 17, 1997, Council Worksession as presented. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). CONSENT CALENDAR A. Claims and Payroll B. Committee Appointments . . . . ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - MARCH 31,1997 13 MOTION: Malone moved and Keirn seconded a motion to approve the Consent Calendar as submitted and authorize execution of all necessary documents contained therein. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no further public comments. UNFINISHED AND NEW BUSINESS There were no unfinished or new business items discussed at this meeting. ADMINISTRATOR COMMENTS Mr. Fritsinger reminded Council the school district has requested a meeting prior to the next City Council meeting on April 14, 1997. They have requested to meet at 6: 15 p.m. Councilmember Malone questioned if an entire hour was needed for this meeting. Mr. Fritsinger stated he would confirm the length of time with the school district. COMMITTEE/DEPARTMENT ACTIVITY REPORTS The committee and department activity reports were received as presented. COUNCIL COMMENTS There were no comments from Councilmembers. Mayor Probst inquired regarding the progress of the Highway 96 Task Force. Mr. Fritsinger stated Staff has identified some people to contact, and letters have been sent out. Mayor Probst stated he would like the City to keep going on this project. ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - MARCH 31. 1997 14 . ADJOURN MOTION: Hicks moved and Keirn seconded a motion to adjourn the meeting at 10: 19 p.m. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). B'#~ nan n tsmger City Administrator NOTICE OF MEETINGS The next regular City Council meeting will be held April 14, 1997, at 7:30 p.m. at the New Brighton Council Chambers. . . . . . ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - MARCH 31. 1997 15 WRITTEN OBJECTIONS RECEIVED - MARCH 31,1997 PUBLIC HEARING 1997 PROPOSED STREET IMPROVEMENTS PROPERTY OWNER ADDRESS ACTION TAKEN Reiling, George Arden View Drive Accepted Appeal - Reduced to 505.99 feet Robinson, Edward & Betty 1370 Colleen Avenue Accepted Appeal- Reduced to 150.00 feet McClung, John & Esther Outlot A, Block 2 Accepted Appeal - Reduced to 217.15 feet Tolbert, Amy 1519 McClung Rejected Appeal - Reduced to 75% reclamation, 25% overlay Boidt, Dennis & Kalhleen 4274 James A venue Rejected Chen, Miin 4262 James Avenue Rejected Wilkes, Lynn & Loren 1457 Colleen Avenue Rejected Lutz, Mark 1503 Colleen Avenue Rej ecled Jorgenson, Mark 1501 Royal Lane Rej ected Wigginton, James 4200 Nanna Avenue Rej ected Cossack, Mark 1385 Colleen Avenue Rej ected Vikelich, Cheryl 1524 Colleen Avenue Rej ecled Koch, Keith 4286 James Avenue Rej ecled Grenander 4173 Nanna Avenue Tabled pending review of PC I rating Elias 4163 Nanna Avenue Tabled pending review of PC I rating Morrison 4155 Nanna Avenue Tabled pending review of PC I rating Thomas 4149 Nonna Avenue Tabled pending review of PCI rating Henick 4139 Nonna Avenue Tabled pending review of PC I rating Baglien 4140 Nonna Avenue Tabled pending review ofPCi rating Hendricksen 4150 Nanna Avenue Tabled pending review of PCI rating Ziai-Mehr, AH & Olsen, Muriel 1498 Royal Lane Tabled pending review of PCI raling Yargici, Zekeriya & Tylon 1516 Colleen Avenue Tabled pending review Waxmusici, Donald 1389 Indian Oaks Court Tabled pending review Schumacher, Dennis 1375 Indian Oaks Trail Tabled pending review Gabiou, Ellen & Jeff 1401 Indian Oaks Trail Tabled pending review Gallagher 4292 Nanna Avenue Tabled pending review