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027 I Mr. Marier asked if the County will share in some of the storm sewer costs at 4th Avenue and Main Street and also said he does not under- . stand how the project got so large. COUNCIL WORK SESSION March 10, 1986 Page Two Mr. Schumacher explained the background regarding the drainage problems in that area and explained what was done to ease the problem tempor- arily. He also explained because this street is part of Lino Lakes MSA program, this City is looking at a complete MSA project for 4th Avenue. Mr. Marier said he did not think that because the City would like a complete program, the people should not be assessed. Mr. Reinert asked if a cost benefit ratio has been established. Mr. Toddie said this would be difficult because storm sewer benefits are hard to determine. A survey of the value of the land versus the cost of protecting the property Could have to be completed. Mr. Marier said that the problems with Ditch #22 should be cleared first and then get the Sherwood Green developer to complete his por- tion of drainage and then see what other problems exist. He did not see any reason to assess any of the people at this time. There was discussion regarding Nelson Properties share of completing the storm sewer portion of the project. Mr. Toddie will check on this. I Mayor Benson told Mr. Marier that about nine months ago the Council did add the 4th Avenue road project to the storm drainage project. This is why the cost is significantly higher. Mr. Bohjanen asked Mr. Toddie if County Ditch #22 should be the number one project with the three entities participating in the costs and then develop this project with the storm sewer program. Mr. Toddie said the two projects should be done simultaneously. Mr. Marier again said he felt County Ditch #22 should be cleaned first and then see what else has to be done. There was further dis- cussion on what else should be done. Mr. Toddie said cleaning the ditch would help but not resolve all the problems. Mr. Schumacher told the Council that if they decide to not go with the 4th Avenue project, an alternate project will have to be deter- mined or Lino Lakes will lose some of its MSA funds at the end of the year. Mr. Bisel asked what affect would development in Columbus or Blaine have on this project. Mr. Toddie said it could increase run -off. However, the system as it is currently designed will handle normal development. I Mayor Benson asked Mr. Toddie to check to see if the County will parti- cipate in the costs of the storm sewer near the 4th Avenue - -Main Street intersection.