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Chair DeBenedet suggested landscaping features be included in future public meetings and determine their interest in development of a landscape plan for future consideration. Member Stenlund noted that the next round of design developments could provide the County with credits for some landscaping amenities Member Vanderwall noted that, while the displayed maps were difficult to read, the packet materials provided more clarity. 8. Discuss the City's Current Assessment Policies for Non-Residential Properties Mr. Schwartz advised that previous discussions led into the City's current Assessment Policies for non-residential properties, Sections #2 and 3. Chair DeBenedet noted his confusion with Item 1 of the Special Assessment Policy related to temporary public roadway upgrades. Mr. Schwartz noted that this policy is dated; and some previous issues raised by the PWET Commission were the basis for further discussion and potential revisions to the existing policy. Discussion included increasing costs for signals at intersection; right-of-way acquisition costs; cost-share of major projects with Ramsey County and MnDOT with or without federal funding or the availability of State Aid funds; advantages in the retail and business community participation in the City's tax base versus additional infrastructure costs; and examples of other metropolitan suburb assessment policies (e.g. Maplewood Mall and White Bear Avenue reconstruction); and participation of watershed districts. By consensus, the Commission determined that this item would be discussed further at a future meeting. 9. Possible Items for Next Meeting—February 28, 2012 • Parks and Recreation Commission—previous Pathways Master Plan and Parks Master Plan Discussion • Discuss the City's Current Assessment Policies for Non-Residential Properties 10. Adjourn Member Vanderwall moved, Member Stenlund seconded, adjournment of the meeting at approximately 8:47 p.m. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 Motion carried. Page 10 of 10