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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 23, 2004 TWIN LAI{E Lake Road and Twin Lake Trail by watermain installation, road AREA reconstruction including concrete curb and gutter, and drainage enhancements. The City Engineer reviewed the project history noting the poor pavement condition of both Twin Lake Road and Twin Lake Trail. He noted that there are currently no storm sewer improvements in Twin Lake Road while the curbed section of Twin Lake Trail is served with catch basins at the low points. There is no watermain in the area, while the entire area is served by sanitary sewer. T'he Engineer reviewed the proposed improvements that include watermain improvements for Twin Lake Blvd., Twin Lake Road, and Twin Lake Trail. Staff is proposing that watermain be connected to the Vadnais Heights water system and would not be looped at this time. The Engineer also reported that Vadnais Heights may want a 12-inch watermain to be installed versus the standard 8-inch residential line. In addition, street reconstruction is proposed for Twin Lake Road and Twin Lake Trail. Twin Lake Road is proposed to be reconstructed to a 28-foot urban section and will include storm drainage improvements. Twin Lake Trail will be reconstructed at its current width and will include storm drainage improvements. The City Engineer reviewed the details of the City's assessment policy, and noted that from au equity standpoint given the varying lot sizes and frontages in the area, the proposal is to assess watermain and street improvements on a per unit basis. The proposed assessment for street improvements is $5,351.81 per lot and watermain is proposed at $5,600.00 per lot. "I'he Engineer noted that there is no requirement for property owners to connect to watermain. However, once it is installed, property owners would be charged a quarterly surcharge of $14.32 for fire protection and maintenance of the water system. Possible additional charges over the assessment amount in connecting to watermain include a water availability charge of $300, inside water permit hook-up fee of $175, and outside water permit hoolo-up fee of $25.50. The Engineer reviewed the proposed schedule if the project is ordered which anticipates a construction start date of Spring, 2004, a substantial completion date of September, 2004, and the final paving of the street in Spring, 2005. T he Engineer then reviewed construction issues noting that emergency vehicle access would be maintained at all times. There may betimes during watermain construction when access would be challenging, however, the contractor would be required to maintain a minimum of one- 3