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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OCTOBER 6, 2015 Page 4 of 7 is a reasonable use and could be an asset but the funeral home component of this proposal doesn’t fit. Mayor Pearson, seconded by Councilmember Smith, moved TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 2015- 59A DENYING THE HALCYON CEMETERY PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT. MOTION PASSED 5 – 0. ITEM 13: 2014 STREET IMPROVEMENTS – ASSESSMENT HEARING ON IMPROVMENTS & ADOPT FINAL ASSESSMENT ROLL Item 13 was moved up on the agenda in consideration of residents in attendance. City Engineer Stempski reviewed the project areas, work done to the streets, gutters and road shoulders and street signs replaced to meet current standards. Stempski explained the process and criteria used to assess property owners. Councilmember Bloyer, seconded by Councilmember Lundgren, moved to open the public hearing at 9:20 p.m. MOTION PASSED 5 – 0. Finance Director Bendel reported that she met with Jean Durand regarding her property at 1332 20th Street. The property was assessed in the past for four units versus five in the current project. Bendel stated that staff is recommending the current assessment be changed to four units. Joan Richert spoke on behalf of her sister, Jean Durand, explaining there is 15 acres of water on the property due to runoff and that leaves only three buildable lots. Ms. Richert requested a reduction to 3 units for assessment on the property. Linda Bernier, 2257 Legion Lane, stated her street did not have curb and gutter installed but another area did and both areas are being assessed the same amount. City Engineer Griffin explained that there some drainage improvements included in the Eden Park portion of the project and the reclaim process makes the cost for the two areas very close to the equal. Griffin added that completing the projected together saves cost. Ann Bucheck, 2301 Legion Avenue N., presented a written objection to the assessment on her property and requested a recalculation due to Packard Park having curb and gutter installed and Eden Park did not. Dave Bucheck, 2301 Legion Avenue N., stated that about a mile of curb and gutter was installed in Packard Park and feels Eden Park should not be combined with Packard Park for computing the assessment. Paul Bultman, 8243 Deer Pond Ct., stated that the rebuilt street in front of his house does not increase his property value and feels the assessment is an unconstitutional tax as it is not applied to all residents. Councilmember Smith, seconded by Councilmember Bloyer, moved TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 9:44 P.M. MOTION PASSED 5 – 0.