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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 12, 2012 developed, there would be some sort of sharing of the development revenue. McGraw pointed out that there is no guarantee that the Sculley property will develop, and pointed out that without that development, a trail project would not proceed through the area. Blesener asked if the Johnson property could be redeveloped on its own without the need for a sanitary sewer easement through the Meemken property. The Administrator indicated that it is unlikely that the Johnson property would develop without 3046 LaBore Road. If there was a redevelopment plan that included Tots near LaBore Road, a sanitary sewer lift station would not be necessary. However, the farther east the lots are developed into the property, the greater the need for a lift station due to lower elevations. The Council discussed the potential of the area redeveloping, and it was noted that a great deal depended upon what happens with the Sculley property. The Council felt, however, that the City Administrator should discuss the $15,000 offer with Mr. Meemken including the potential to share in any development profit at the time that might occur. If Mr.Meemken was not interested in that offer, the Council indicated that the City would then wait until such time as redevelopment of the area was a closer reality. WATER The City Engineer reviewed his report dated September 6, 2012 regarding WORKS the Waterworks Trail Railroad Crossing project. The Engineer noted that TRAIL at the last meeting the Council called for bids for the project. The RAILROAD noted that parts of the project work would be completed by contractors to CROSSING save on project costs and other portions are required to be undertaken by Minnesota Commercial Railway. Given that the Council placed a maximum cost of $162,000 for the project, the Engineer indicated that he wanted to outline more specifically where the projects costs are going and when. The Engineer indicated that the City has the ability to obtain free fill material from the Metro Transit Park and Ride site. The fill material would need to be brought to the trail site while the grading work is being done on the Met Transit site. That grading work is currently underway. The contractor stated that while it will provide the material for free, it wants to be compensated on a time and material basis for placement of the material. While the material can be stockpiled, it would be more efficient to have it placed as the contractor is delivering it. The Engineer indicated that he has asked the contractor for an estimate for placement pricing. The Engineer estimated a cost savings of $10,000 if the fill is obtained for free. 8