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Bloom noted that those two (2) legs were not on the county system, and the City, <br /> under the proposed policy, could have assessed up to 50% of the project, based on <br /> appraisals to benefitting properties (e.g. Ramsey County Library-Roseville <br /> branch, the Vault Company, Macy's Home Store, and the Mortuary). <br /> Chair DeBenedet suggested if the City's share is more than 50%, an appraisal was <br /> indicated, but if less than 50%, no appraisal would be done. However, Ms. <br /> Bloom suggested an appraisal no matter what if it was up to the City to pay that <br /> portion of the project cost. <br /> Chair DeBenedet opined that he would need to give that further consideration; <br /> with Member Vanderwall asking staff to provide their suggestion in writing for <br /> the next discussion. <br /> Ms. Bloom advised that staff level discussions were currently considering impacts <br /> in eliminating the per footage assessment provisions. <br /> Member Vanderwall cautioned staff that the front footage assessment method had <br /> been around for a long time, and he would be interested in hearing public reaction <br /> to such a recommendation. <br /> Ms. Bloom recognized that, due to its history, keeping the front footage language <br /> may be advisable; and suggested that she update the front-end of the Assessment <br /> Policy (Sections 2 and 3) for the next discussion. <br /> Ms. Bloom sought Commissioner input on whether they wanted to discuss what <br /> the City currently assessed, beyond roads (e.g. new water and/or sewer mains. At <br /> the request of Member Gjerdingen for how current rebuilding of those systems <br /> was done, Mr. Schwartz advised that she would not recommend any change in the <br /> current funding source, done through rates city-wide. <br /> Chair DeBenedet opined that he was not supportive of assessing for sidewalks in <br /> LDR-1 and LDR-2 District, as they were typically not installed on both sides of <br /> the street, and it would be difficult to determine a benefit for a property versus a <br /> property owner losing some of their front footage for installation. <br /> Ms. Bloom noted that logic would currently extend to county projects (e.g. <br /> Rosedale area at County Road B-2) with the current policy not assessing for any <br /> sidewalks in the City. <br /> Chair DeBenedet recognized that those areas and properties also benefited from <br /> pedestrian access. <br /> Page 9 of 15 <br />