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NOTES FROM KELLER /ARCADE /LAKESIDE COURT WATER MAIN NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING November 28, 1994 Little Canada City Hall - 7:00 p.m. The purpose of this meeting was to discuss the possible installation of water main along Keller Parkway from Edgerton to Arcade, from Arcade between Keller Parkway and LaBore Road, and on Lakeside Court off of Keller Parkway. Those present representing the City of Little Canada were Jerry Bourdon, City Engineer; Paul Heuer, Assistant Engineer; Harlan Olson, Job Site Inspector; Dave Harris, Public Works Superintendent; and Joel Hanson, City Administrator. The City Administrator commenced the meeting by explaining that it appears Keller Parkway will have its road surface rehabilitated during the summer of 1995. Therefore, the City felt it wise to evaluate the potential of installing water main prior to that project in order to minimize street restoration costs. Given Lakeside Court's proximity to Keller Parkway, these residents were included in this project to get their input. Arcade Street was also included because that portion of the project provides a loop between Keller Parkway and LaBore Road. The City Administrator also explained the City's new water main assessment policy. He discussed the assessment is estimated at approximately $4,600 per buildable lot. The development deferral policy as well as a senior citizen deferral were also discussed. Estimates of assessment impact on an annual basis were reviewed for a 10 and 15 year period based on a $4,600 assessment. The City Administrator also stated that Lakeside Court would not be recommended by staff at this time given the good condition of the street surface. However, if the people wanted the installation of water main to occur, the Council would consider it. He further indicated that Arcade would not be recommended by staff at this time given that roadway is tentatively scheduled for reconstruction in 1997. It would therefore make more sense to do that project in conjunction with the roadway reconstruction to avoid restoration costs. Jerry Bourdon reviewed the proposed project. (A copy of his project summary sheet is attached.) He emphasized that there is approximately $100,000 savings by doing the water main in conjunction with the County's road project. He reviewed that an 8" water main would be installed along Keller Parkway. Dean Hedlund indicated that he did not feel a $4,600 assessment for water main was a good deal. He felt the cost of drilling a well and on -going maintenance would be less in the long run than the cost for City water. He emphasized to people that there would be additional costs in addition to the assessment including Page 28