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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL JANUARY 10, 2011 The Engineer then reviewed in detail the proposed improvements which consist of a reconstructed 28 -foot urban section street with barrier concrete curb and gutter. The section of street from 3 -2 to Reidmond, however, would have concrete curb and gutter added and a new bituminous wear surface. The existing storm drainage system would be extended to the south, if possible. Storm water treatment will need to be added and is proposed to be completed with the installation of rainwater gardens where practical. If a sufficient number of gardens are not obtained, then treatment structures will need to be used. The Engineer explained rainwater gardens in detail. He encouraged those present who might be interested in a rainwater garden to indicate so on the sign -in sheet. He indicated that an informational meeting would be held later on rainwater gardens. The Engineer estimated the proposed project cost at $698,000.00. He indicated that the city has received very competitive bids the last three years due to aggressive contractor competition. He expected bids to be competitive again this year, although noted that higher oil costs may impact bid prices. The Engineer then reviewed the City's Assessment Policy noting that a per unit assessment is proposed for equity, except for corner lots with only side frontage on the project. He indicated that two proposed assessment rolls are included in the hand -out, one proposing the assessment of the outlot within the Gervais Shores Addition, and the other dividing the equivalent of the outlot assessment between the 25 lots that Addition. He noted that the cost of storm sewer repairs is not assessed to property owners, but paid by the City. The Engineer estimated that the total amount to be assessed against Dianna Lane properties is $200,516.94. The City Engineer then reviewed assessment payment methods which include payment of the assessment in full or part by the property owners with no interest within 30 days of adoption of the assessment. Property owners can also have their assessment certified to Ramsey County for collection with property taxes. Those assessments would be spread over a 10 year period. Interest would be charged, with the Engineer noting that the interest rate for 2010 assessments was 5 He anticipated that the rate would be slightly higher for 2011 assessments certified to property taxes. The Engineer then reviewed the proposed project schedule as well as construction issues. The Engineer then asked for questions from the general public. 11