02-03-82 Council Workshop Minutes

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M1iV UT1sS City Council February 3, 1982 Shoreview Ulanzer also stated that the property owners would pay for all Water costs and then turn their connection over to the City. Connectzons Based on current costs~ the Council deterrnined that the cost to Shoreview for a connection should be a~2,500 flat fee. The resident would have to purchase all materials and the City~s water meter. The City Clerk informed the Council that when a connection is made the City Attorney should be authorized to draw up a joint powers agreement between the two cities, The Engineer s'tated that he will inform the Shoreview Engineer o£ tonight~s discussion and then the City should wait and see how Shoreview will decide to proceed on this. Hoseville The N:ngineer informed the Council that the City of Roseville has Water contacted him regarding an emergency water connection acroas Hi.ce Connections Street between the two cities. lt would consist of a 6 or 8 inch main witn a valve on either side with no meter. Mayor Hanson asked if the City should hold off on this until Rice Stxeet is widened. The Engineer stated that it could be done either way~ but would be better when the road is being worked on, The tingiraeer also stated that the ;area o£ County Road C might be the best location for this line. Mr, Car:ley also felt the cost woul.d be about $10,000 with each city picking up hal£. The Clerk stated that the cost could be covered under the improvement £und. i~Jxs. Scalze asked if the City~s contractor would do the work when the watermain improvement is done on Rice Street, The F.ngineer commented that he would assume so and all that would be necessary is £or a change order to be issued. The City Clerk stated that another joint powers agreement would be drawn up to handle this. Roger Glanzer stated that this connection would serve Little Canada~s whole system, G].anzer also informed the Council that Ftoseville has sirnilar situations with the City of Shoreview and other communiti.es. Mr. Carley informed the Council that the State is proceeding with obtaining the right-of..way it needs on FLice Street £or widening the street. However~ it will be May before they will know i£ they will have the money to proceed with the project, The City will be able to utilize the right-o£-way the State obtains, but will have to get a couple of easements to complete what it needs for the watermain improvement that will be done in the area. Yage -L~b