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➢ A question was asked on who is responsible for the homeowners irrigation system during construction. Mr. Hanson said that it would be the contractor's responsibility to salvage and reinstall the irrigation system. There was a question on how far the impacts will be into the yards. Mr. Elfering stated that it depends on what the street grades will be. However, since the new curb and gutter will only be a couple inches higher than the existing curb, the impacts will be minimal compared to some street reconstructions. ▪ A resident wondered if the low area in the street at the end of his driveway would be corrected. Mr. Elfering replied that this low spot probably indicates a failure in the subgrade and it would be corrected with the street reconstruction. A question was brought forward wondering if the new street would still drain to one side of the road. Mr. Elfering noted that the new street would be installed with a crown, which would drain the water to both edges of the roadway. ➢ Rainwater gardens were discussed at great length. Mr. Elfering stated that rainwater gardens are essentially a small pond that will hold 1 -2 feet of water for a maximum of 48 hours. The gardens typically have an 8 -foot bottom, which tapers into the homeowners yard at a gradual slope. If the slope would be too steep the City would have a rock retaining wall installed to minimize impacts into the yard. ➢ A resident wondered if the City had a list of contractors for the residents to use to finish the water service connection to their house. Mr. Hanson indicated that the City does not require a specific contractor but they could provide a list of licensed contractors for the homeowners. He also mentioned that if multiple residences joined together to hire a contractor that they could get a lower cost since the contractor would be guaranteed more work in the same location. ➢ One resident had a question if he could run the water to his house but not make the final connection. Mr. Hanson replied that this could he done as long as the City water service is not hooked together with the private well. This would be a violation of the Minnesota Department of Health code. When asked if the project should move forward two property owners indicated "yes ", and two indicated that they didn't need City water. It was a consensus of those present that a survey should be sent out to allow all property owners the opportunity to vote if the project should go forward or not. Mr. Hanson will make and send out these surveys to all homeowners on Lakeside Court. The Lakeside Court property owners were thanked for their participation. - 1 5 -