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CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION June 6, 2016 DRAFT 4 - Council Member Maher suggested that the developer choose one garbage 135 collector to avoid problems in the future; 136 - Mayor Reinert doesn’t want all the park dedication fees to be absorbed ahead of 137 time; he’d like to see some of that funding available to work with; the council discussed 138 phasing of park development. 139 140 Mayor Reinert noted that this is the largest development to occur to this point in Lino 141 Lakes. He asked about issues because it’s important to understand if there’s something 142 that should change prior to considering formal council approval. 143 144 Les Winter, a city resident who was present in the audience, said, regarding the school 145 district question, you can request the legislature to change the taxation from one school 146 district to another. 147 148 The mayor noted that the matter will be on Monday’s agenda but if more time is needed 149 that is okay. 150 151 5. NE Area Drainage Study – City Engineer Hankee noted that the feasibility study 152 for this project will come to the council on June 27; it has been reviewed by the 153 Environmental Board. An option for a more green, open channel has been developed. 154 Another consideration is flexibility for future development and that resulted in a new 155 alignment. 156 157 Katy Thompson, WSB and Associates, noted comments heard on the proposal and 158 options developed. In the end, going with Option 4 outlined in the report seemed to 159 provide the most. They have met with Rice Creek Watershed District about using the 160 existing ditch but upgraded. Using an open channel makes more sense than a large pipe 161 for future development considerations. 162 163 Ms. Hankee indicated that staff is working on grant opportunities. 164 165 Mayor Reinert noted the $4 million plus cost; how would that be funded. Staff noted 166 estimates included in the staff report. Ms. Hankee explained the funding concept of 167 utilizing city Surface Water Management funds and seeking grants, perhaps through the 168 watershed district. The mayor wondered how much would be coming from the 169 Watermark development and staff noted it is in the area of $2 million but some of that 170 would be going back to them for their work on the system. Community Development 171 Director Grochala further discussed financing and noted that staff may soon be speaking 172 with the city’s financial advisor, Springsted, Inc. about financing options. 173 174 Mayor Reinert asked about timing for the project and Ms. Thompson noted that Mattamy 175 really needs to have something in place as they move ahead. The matter is coming to the 176 council soon. 177 178