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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MEETING, MAY 19, 1981 -4- ENGINEER'S REPORT: MSA Continued - Engineer Bohrer summarized his report on financing the MSA Program. He reviewed how a State Aid bond can be used and the amounts for each project which are not eligible for State Aid and would be supplemented with City funds. Mottaz recommended proceeding with the combined project (45th St., Julep, 47th St. and Keats). The Council discussed eligibility for 1982 funds. A feasibility study was prepared for 45th, Julep, 47th and Keats and a hearing was held on the 45th, Julep and 47th section. Final plans were prepared and bids received; but the plans were not approved because of the 40 mph corners required by the State Aid Division. Should the Council proceed with the combined project, ,a hearing must be held on the Keats Avenue section. Mottaz moved, seconded by Morgan, to adopt R-81-38, a Resolution ordering a Feasability Study on improving Keats Avenue to MSA standards. Motion carried 3-0-1. Eder abstained. The Council desired that residents along both segments be notified. B. VBWD Project 1006 - Engineer Bohrer summarized the draft reporrfor Project�606, outlining the various alternatives. A public meeting will be held May 20 to discuss the alternatives. The Council discussed the alternatives with disagreement voiced on which alternatives whould be addressed by the District. Morgan and Mottaz challenged the philosophy of the Watershed to design improvements for ultimate development and the outletting of presently landlocked areas. C. Alternatives of Well #2 - The Engineer presented his report on the a ternatives avai a le for a second water supply. He explained the geological background of the present well and said further study would be required before a cost estimate on a second well could be established. The estimated cost to study an alternate water supply with a new well and pump facility would be $1500. A review of past maintenance records and the present maintenance program to ensure that the present well and pump are maintained properly and continue to funcition, could be accomplished by TKDA for a cost not to exceed $400. Engineer Bohrer reported that a second well would serve as a back-up facility; and he does not see a need, at this time, for an alternate well. Council discussion included potential problems, policy of similar communities, financing of facilities, and the well company presently providing the maintenance work on the well. Bohrer explained what the $1500 would cover and what the maintenance review would entail. Morgan favored tabling the question, based on the cost estimates.