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Mounds View Planning Commission September 21, 2005 Regular Meeting Page 9 ________________________________________________________________________ comfortable dealing with solid numbers from professionals which the Commission does not have. He noted the plan estimate is $400,000 but believes it would be much higher. He noted water for fire suppression, fresh water, and sanitary sewer are TIF eligible up to $400,000. If the end result is more expensive than TIF will produce, the contract previously signed will allow the company to use other funds. He added he is not sure this will not put the City in a bind in the future. He noted once the utilities are done Medtronic turns all infrastructures over to the City. If breakdowns occur the City must fix the problem out of the general fund. Mr. McCarty referenced the Staff report, page 7, and asked how much of the east side will be maintained as open space. He suggested it state “have a permanent open space easement” because the current wording suggests there are no guarantees. He added it was always inferred that the 35 and County Road J bridge would be improved; however, according to page 9 of the Staff report it is not going to happen so where will traffic go. He stated he does not know how a decision on this issue can be made tonight. Director Ericson stated regarding the utilities, the City would be responsible up to the property line. He added Medtronic would pay all improvement costs beyond the property line. Mr. McCarty stated yes, for installation and construction but who pays after that? Director Ericson stated it would be private. Commissioner Scotch asked when phase 2 is expected to start. Jim Driessen, Medtronic Inc., replied there is no timeline; it is based on growth. The Commission is being asked to review the full build out because the total plan is being presented now. Economic Development Coordinator Backman stated in terms of water and sewer, there have been discussions with Bonestroo, Rosene, Anderlik, and Associates regarding boring under Highway 10; Medtronic is committing $400,000 on their side, and the City would be committing $400,000. He added there are connections that need to be made on some roads south of Highway 10. They could upgrade to well 4, but public works indicated there is sufficient capacity and there should be no need to upgrade. A feasibility study is needed but should not be done if the project is not going forward. Commissioner Zwirn asked how the studies were done. Coordinator Backman replied they contacted the Met Council and Bonestroo which looked at capacities and provided a written estimate. Commissioner Hegland asked about a maintenance study and what would be the cost per year. Commissioner Zwirn asked if preliminary reports provided any cautions or problems. Coordinator Backman replied he is unsure what are the soil conditions. He added the borings have been done but not until the project starts can they tell if there are problems. Commissioner Scotch stated she assumes the City would be responsible if something goes wrong.