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assessment roll; step 2: resolution receiving proposed assessment roll and set hearing date; step • 3: publish public hearing notice and mail notice to residents; step 4: affidavit of mailing assessment hearing notice to the US Post Office; step 5: assessment hearing before City Council; and lastly approval of a resolution adopting the assessment roll. Administrator Worthington then explained the City of Falcon Heights has held meetings outside of those required by the 429 process in an effort to very participatory. Those resident meetings were held on 6/21/05 and 9/15/05. The next meeting will be held, as recommended by residents at the 9/15 meeting, on 10/22 at 10:00 a.m. The City will let residents know where the starting point will be for the walk-through, and will notify residents by mailing during the week of 10/3/05. Administrator Worthington reminded residents that all plans and specs are available at each meeting, and feedback is encouraged through letters, phone calls, or a-mail. Mayor Gehrz stated she was very pleased with the resident meetings at the start of the project, and the input from residents has been very useful. Councilmember Kuettel asked about the City's assessment policy, and Administrator Worthington replied that the policy was adopted in the late 1990's, and has been amended to state that the residents who were subject to assessment at the end of the reconstruction program were not penalized by paying a higher per-linear foot rate that those who paid an assessment at the beginning of the city's street reconstruction program. The per linear foot is the same for each resident. Administrator Worthington stated that staff will recommend assessment of the residents on Roselawn who are eligible. Those who are not eligible will not have to pay, as they were assessed in the 90's on the other side of their property for the NE Quad. Councilmember • Kuettel stated that in Falcon Heights, assessments are allowed only on one side of a resident's property, unlike St. Paul. Councilmember Talbot asked about the assessment amount percentage, and Administrator Worthington stated that staff was still working on the exact number, and it would be addressed at the next meeting. Councilmember Talbot then encouraged residents to turn out for the walk- through. Councilmember Lindstrom asked about the assessment stated in the resolution and wanted to know whether the Falcon Heights assessment policy matched up with the State statute. Administrator Worthington explained that cities can adopt their own assessment policies, but have to follow the process outlined by statute. Councilmember Talbot moved to adopt the resolution 2005-12, Resolution Ordering Preparation of Feasibility Reports for Roselawn Street Reconstruction Project, motion passed unanimously. 2. Resolution adontin~ traffic signal maintenance agreement between Falcon Heights Roseville and State of Minnesota. Administrator Worthington began by stating the agreement was negotiated between the three parties after the turn-back of Roselawn Ave. by Ramsey County and has been reviewed by both cities and their attorneys.