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are non-conforming and at least one of the properties is currently exploring options to connect to City sewer or construct a new septic system. The RWMWD work will provide an opportunity to install the sewer pipe and save some money since the road will be torn up. Much of the pipe will be directionally drilled but there are still efficiencies to be gained by completing the work at the same time as the culvert project. Since the RWMWD project involves the partial reconstruction of a City street, staff is recommends following MS 429 Assessment process and assessing the abutting properties for the street work and the three properties mentioned above for the sanitary sewer pipe. Based on the City’s Assessment Policy, the cost of rehabilitated street shall be assessed 50% to the benefited properties. The last time this road was improved was in 2002, and abutting properties were also assessed at that time. Staff will be contacting abutting property owners that will be benefited by the improvement and meeting with them individually to discuss the project. Following the meetings with adjacent property owners, a feasibility report will be completed and an improvement hearing will be scheduled. The Watershed District intends to begin advertising for bids on the project on March 15, so the schedule for the City will be compressed but can be done. A proposed project timeline was prepared by Bolton & Menk and is included in the packet for your information. Staff has a resolution prepared for authorizing a feasibility study for the City’s portion of the work and an improvement hearing can be called for March 10. Another RWMWD project will be taking place in Little Canada this summer to help mitigate flood risk in the Ryan Industrial Park and North Star Estates area. Two additional box culverts will be installed underneath Keller Parkway where Gervais Creek flows into the lake. Keller Parkway is a Ramsey County road so no City improvement process is necessary but the project will have a significant impact on local traffic and residents in the area. The road will likely be closed for a good amount of time while the work is completed. More information on both projects will be available as plans continue to be developed. SOURCE OF FUNDS: Staff recommends that 50% of the cost of rehabilitated street shall be assessed to the benefited properties, and the remaining 50% of the cost shall be born by the City of Little Canada. The source of funds for the City share would be Fund 450 for the street portion and Fund 604 for the sanitary sewer portion. STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: Staff recommends authorizing Bolton & Menk to prepare a feasibility report for Ryan Drive road and sanitary sewer improvements. ATTACHMENTS: Map of Ryan Drive Construction Area Map of Keller Parkway Construction Area