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MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 8, 1987 PAGE 2 reconstructed alley south of Larpenteur between Ham line and Albert, and suggested the best long term solution would be to extend the storm sewer to the west at a cost of $4,300 to $5,200. Council discussed at length the 1986 reconstruction project which did not drain the alley properly, the fact that the residents assessed for the alley (and Council) are not pleased with the work, the fact that Counc it previously requested the contractor and former engineer who designed the project to submit a plan for remedying the situation, and whether or not funds the City withheld from the project should be used to properly drain the alley since the contractor/Ramsey County/former City Engineer seem unwilling to honor the city's request to remedy the problem. Council concurred the necessary storm sewer pipe must be installed, however, did not concur on the method of funding. 1 BALDWIN ARRIVES Baldwin arrived at 7:36 P.M. and was given an update on the alley discussion. Possible options discussed were: 1) pro-rate entire cost of repair between engineer and contractor, 2) city cover cost of pipe ($2,000), remainder to be paid from funds withheld from County and engineer, and 3) split the cost 50/50 between County and engineering firm. Following the discussion Wallin moved, seconded by Chenoweth, authorizing Maurer to draw up plans and specifications for installation of the storm sewer and start the process to correct the alley drainage problem. Motion carried unanimously. Wallin moved, seconded by Hard, that the $2,580 withheld from Bonestroo & Associates be applied to the project and the balance of the cost be paid by funds withheld from Ramsey County. Upon a vote being taken the following voted in favor thereof: Baldwin, Wallin and Hard, and the following voted against the same: Ciernia and Chenoweth. Motion carried. CITY TO RELEASE $10,000 PAYMENT TO RAMSEY COUNTY FOR HAMLINE ALLEY Chenoweth moved, seconded by Wallin, releasing to Ramsey County $10,000 of the amount withheld ($19,557.64) for the 1986 Hamline Alley project. Motion carried unanimously. FEASIBILITY REPORT ON SNELLING AVENUE WATERMAIN ACCEPTED Hard moved, seconded by Ciernia, acceptance of the Feasibility Study on the Snelling Avenue Watermain Improvement. Motion carried unanimously. DISCUSSION OF COSTS AND PROPOSED ASSESSMENTS FOR SNELLING AVENUE WATERMAIN Council discussed what percentage of the cost of the watermain project would be appropriate to assess to the six properties benefiting from the waterma in. Based on amounts assessed property owners for previous city water projects, and an average of assessments in other communities (provided by Maurer), Council determined an amount of approximately $2,750 per property would be appropriate, part of which will be assessed, the remainder an availabilty charge to be paid at the time of connection. The division between assessment and availability charge will be determined after the improvement hearing. Barnes was directed to make a recommendation on funding the balance of the project cost. Chenoweth recommended that at the hearing property owners be informed the $2,750 does not include meters, which are provided by St. Paul Water Utility, and any plumbing necessary. ,., .. sj