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CITY COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 12, 1996 Mr. Ahrens explained that both segments of the watermain will ultimately be needed in the City's water system. Therefore, alternates include having the watermain constructed at a later date depending on private development needs or by the City as part of water system development. It is difficult to predict when this might happen, but could be within the next three (3) years. The advantage to having this work completed at this time is that construction activity and disruption to the public in the area of construction will only occur once for the installation of the interceptor pipe and the watermain. If the watermain work is delayed, then the construction activity and disruption will happen twice in a possible three (3) year time span. FUNDING Mr. Ahrens explained that assessments are not proposed to be levied for this work. Assessments will be levied only when a property owner elects to connect to the watermain. It is estimated that the construction costs will be approximately $120,000.00 and it is proposed that this work be funded from the City's Water Area and Unit Fund in the interim until connections are made. OTHER ISSUES The City will need to acquire five (5) feet of temporary construction easement along the proposed Ash Street watermain. Council Member Bergeson asked if the construction will tear up yards and driveways that were torn up about two (2) years ago. Mr. Ahrens said yes and that is why he is asking that both the Metropolitan Council interceptor and the Lino Lakes watermain be installed at the same time. Council Member Lyden asked why the construction of the watermain will not go all the way down on Ware Road to County Road J (Ash Street). Mr. Ahrens explained that Metropolitan Council is proposing to directional bore the interceptor pipe .(push pipe underground without any open cut or trench construction) from 62nd Street to Ash Street. There will be minimal disturbance to Ware Road. Mr. Ahrens said that it is unfortunate that this type of construction means that there will not be an opportunity to restore Ware Road to a decent condition. Mayor Landers said that the cost of pushing the sewer interceptor underground must be very expensive. He asked if the boring method could be used on Ash Street so that there will be minimal disruption in an area that was disrupted two (2) years ago. Mr. Ahrens said that the Metropolitan Council will be obtaining a bid alternate for the boring method of construction. However, Metropolitan Council is not sure what those costs will be. If direction boring occurs on Ash Street, the Lino Lakes watermain will be installed at a later date. PAGE 19