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1 1 1 COUNCIL MEETING June 24,1985 Page Five Mr. Schumacher asked if all the engineering discussed tonight quali- fies for MSA funding. Mr. Davidson said all is eligible for funding however they are funded when contracts are awarded; 90% of the con- struction costs and all of the preliminary costs are reimbursed at this point. At the end of the construction period the final 10% of the construction - cost - .,and.. all of the engineering costs are reim- bursed to the city. Mr. Marier asked what is the normal percentage of cost against a project for engineering. Mr. Davidson explained 8% to 10% for pre- liminary engineering for MSA reimbursement and up to 13% for con- struction engineering. Most projects average between 16 to 18%. Mrs. Goldade asked what this project will cost the residents. Mr. Davidson explained that 100% of the cost of the road is eligible for MSA state funding, the drainage may not be 100% eligible and could be funded by assessments against the benefited property owners. Mrs. Goldade asked what determines if a particular property has been benefited. Mr. Davidson explained if the water running off your property is tributary to the system or drains to the system. Mrs. Goldade asked who pays for trees that have to be removed from private property during slope construction. Mr. Davidson explained if trees are a size that they can be replanted they are replanted if not the state program replaces two trees for every tree removed. If trees cannot be replaced there is negotiated reimbursement. Mrs. Goldade asked when are the area residents going to be notified of this improvement. Mr. Davidson said there are some plans that can be discussed at a public hearing. Mayor Benson said there will be another meeting with RCWD and Anoka County to try and determine their share of the costs for the drainage problem. Mr. Marier moved to authorize the City administrator to set a meet- ing with Anoka County, RCWD and all parties who have responsibility of costs, the subject of the meeting will be 4th Avenue from Main Street to Lilac /Highway #49 ditching and the elimination of the water problem that currently exists. Mr. Kulaszewicz seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Davidson asked how the Council proposed to handle the distribu- tion of costs of the watershed district; joint powers agreement, cost sharing? At this point the total study is estimated to cost $6,000.00 and Mr. Schumacher said this would be discussed at a joint meeting. Mr. Davidson said he would review the financing program for the drainage problem. Resolution #85 -11, Bridge Funding - Mr. Davidson said this resolu- tion is the first step in allowing the City to apply for bridge funds for 80th Street. The estimated cost is $120,000 and the grant appli- cation is for $100,000.00. The City portion of the cost could come from Municipal State -Aid Funds. Mr. Davidson said the presentation of this resolution to the state will get this project on the "needs" 031