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SANITARY SEWER • The City is active in televising its sewers as part of routine maintenance. Records should be reviewed to determine which areas may need the sanitary sewer lines replaced. When the streets are replaced, manholes need to be repaired and brought back to the same level as the street. The Task Force acknowledges that many homes in the City have sump pumps connected directly to the sanitary sewer. The Task Force would support an ordinance which would allow the City to inspect properties at the time of sale and enforce separation. This would help to relieve some of the sanitary sewer problems experienced during heavy rains. STORM SEWER The March 11, 1990 storm provided hours of discussion during the eight Task Force meetings. Results of the storm emphasized the need to improve storm sewers in St. Anthony. The Task Force identified the possibility of directing storm water to the new Minneapolis interceptor as one solution. Barr Engineering explored that possibility and concluded it to be cost prohibitive. Their findings indicated that directing water to Minneapolis along 29th Avenue N.E. would require a mechanical system to move the water, which is not a reliable alternative during heavy rains. The engineer indicated the occasional flooding problems experienced in St. Anthony are caused by the inadequate size of the out fall to the County State Aid Highway 88 storm sewer. The Task Force supports the upcoming meetings the City will have with other governmental agencies to discuss possible solutions and shared funding options to remedy the storm water problems. The Task Force recommends a storm water utility charge to all property owners which would establish a fund to be used to repair aging storm sewers. This type of charge is currently used in Roseville, Bloomington, and several other area suburbs. Staff prepared a draft storm water utility policy which is being reviewed by the City Attorney. After the Attorney reviews the policy, the Task Force will formally present the proposed policy to the City Council-for consideration. As part of street replacement projects the Task Force recommends that all storm sewers be televised or lamped to determine if replacement or repairs are needed. SIDEWALKS The Task Force reviewed existing sidewalk locations and discussed locations for additional sidewalks. Streets with the greatest traffic volume that warrant sidewalks are typically under the jurisdiction of the Counties, but should have priority. The attached map shows the locations the Task Force has identified for additional sidewalks. Sidewalk locations have been selected to reduce potential problems between high traffic areas and pedestrians.