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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 23, 2004 way traffic. The Engineer also pointed out that there will be a period of five days when concrete is curing that vehicles could not be driven over the concrete cLirb and gutter, including driveway accesses. The Engineer also noted the City's preference for hydro seeding boulevard areas as it is felt that the final project is superior to that of sodding. The Engineer reviewed the preliminary assessment roll for the project as well as assessment details. Property owners will have 30 days after adoption of the assessment roll to pay their assessment in either full or part with no interest. After that time, the assessment is certified to the County for collection with property taxes. The City typically spreads assessments over a 10-year period at an interest rate somewhat higher than it can sell bonds for at that time. Even after ce~t~ification to the County, property owners can pay off their assessment in full any time during the ten-year period. Scott Wesch, 284 Twin Lake Trail, asked where the watermain would end and where it would be located in relationship to the road pavement. The City Engineer replied that the exact ending location has not been determined yet, however, it is likely to end slightly beyond the Twin Lake Trail cul-de-sac. The watermain will be under the paved surface of the road. Wesch expressed concern about the ability of property owners to access their homes at the time the watermain is being constructed given that the main would be buried in a 7 Yz foot deep ditch and the resulting need for storage of dirt. The City Engineer reported that the design details have not been worked out as yet, but contract documents would require the contractor to provide access. The details of how the access is provided would be up to the contractor. The Engineer noted that the Twin Lake Trail right-of--way is 60 feet wide, therefore, there would be room for materials storage. A property owner asked about the looping of the watermain. The City Administrator replied that ultimately the watermain would be looped, but Vadnais T-Ieights is not ready at this time to provide the loop. Wesch asked if the watermain would be looped to Centerville Road through the Collova property. Wesch noted that Vadnais Heights just reconstructed Centerville Road and provided no watermain to that area. Therefore, it is unlikely that the Twin Lake area watermain could be looped via that route for the next 10 to 15 yews. The City Administrator stated that Vadnais Heights has not made a decision on the specifics for looping the line. 4