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77 <br />78 6. Deferred Assessment Policy Update <br />79 Assistant Public Works Director/City Engineer Jennifer Lowry updated the <br />80 Commission on the Deferred Assessment policy. <br />81 <br />82 Ms. Lowry discussed the need to update the deferred assessment policy to include <br />83 military service as a reason for deferral. She noted that the current 1981 resolution <br />84 did not include military service and that updates are needed to align with state <br />85 statutes. She presented examples of other cities' deferral policies and discussed the <br />86 administrative process for evaluating deferral requests. <br />87 <br />88 The Commission discussed the criteria for financial hardship and the potential need <br />89 to update the resolution to include more inclusive language. <br />90 <br />91 7. Hamline Pathway Update <br />92 Assistant Public Works Director/City Engineer Jennifer Lowry updated the <br />93 Commission on the Hamline Pathway project, including the split cost with Ramsey <br />94 County and the planned neighborhood meeting. She indicated the project involved <br />95 storm sewer work, water main improvements, and pavement preservation, with <br />96 construction scheduled for the fall. She outlined the proposed trail locations and the <br />97 need for community input on concerns and potential impacts. <br />98 <br />99 Commission members discussed the importance of clear communication and the <br />100 potential need for additional signage and safety measures along the pathway. <br />101 <br />102 Chair Ficek explained that any intersection was a legal crossing, leading to a debate <br />103 on safety. <br />104 WL <br />105 Member Mueller mentioned a crossing on Hamline Avenue. <br />106 <br />107 Ms. Lowry clarified that the pathway was not just for legal crossings but also for <br />108 safety. <br />109 <br />110 Chair Ficek discussed the challenges of making high-speed intersections safe while <br />111 maintaining legality. <br />112 <br />113 Vice Chair Hodder and Member Mueller supported the idea of putting a pathway <br />114 in Roseville. <br />115 <br />116 Ms. Lowry explained the standard width of paths and the need for a boulevard for <br />117 signs and snow storage. <br />118 <br />119 Ms. Lowry discussed coordinating with the County's pavement preservation for <br />120 minimal impact. <br />121 <br />122 Chair Ficek agreed. <br />Page 3 of 5 <br />Page 5 of 88 <br />