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Planning Commission Meeting Minutes February 21, 2006 Page 5 1 Ms. Moore-Sykes stated that a summary of the City Ordinance enforcement activity has been 2 provided for the Commission's review. She explained that the report is provided to give the 3 Commission an idea of what is going on in the City as far as code enforcement noting that it was 4 a very quiet first quarter. 5 6 10.3 2006 Strategic Planninp, 7 8 Ms. Moore-Sykes provided the Commission with a brief review of the City goals noting that 9 their first goal is to address the sanitary and storm water sewers. She explained that the 10 Metropolitan Council has identified the City of St. Anthony as having inflow/outflow problems 11 and must now come into compliance. She further explained that the Metropolitan Council would 12 start accessing fines and penalties if the City does not address the sanitary infiltration flow issues. 13 She stated that the City has to fix these areas noting that one of the areas to address would be 14 sump pumps that have been incorrectly installed in residential homes. She stated that the City is 15 implementing a program that would help find incorrect and faulted connections and compel the 16 owners to correct the problem. She stated that this is an important and sensitive project, as it 17 could cost the homeowner a lot of money to fix the problem 18 19 Ms. Moore-Sykes stated that the second goal is to install automated water meters. She reviewed 20 the current process the City uses to collect information with the Commission noting that it is very 21 labor intensive and the City is looking to automate this process. She stated that the City would 22 also like to address sidewalks and street lighting noting that this would have to be done by 23 Statute. She stated that the City would also like to prepare a plan for Emerald Park, which is one 24 of the more heavily used parks and is in need of a facelift and improvements. 25 26 Commissioner Jensen referenced the water meter changes and asked if there is a better system 27 that could be used. Ms. Moore-Sykes stated that she would review with the Public Works 28 Director and provide an update to the Commission. 29 30 Vice Chair Hanson noted the costs for installing an automated water system and asked for 31 clarification of the costs and who would bear those costs,the homeowner or the City. Ms. 32 Moore-Sykes stated that it was her understanding that the City would bear the costs noting that 33 she would verify and update the Commission. 34 35 Ms. Moore-Sykes stated that Staff, with the help of consultants, are currently putting together 36 articles of information on the sewer issues, sump pump rules and sanitary water issues with the 37 intent to present this information at a later date. She stated that the plan is to also include this 38 information on the City website and distribute to the community. She assured the Commission 39 that Staff plans to do as much as possible to keep the community informed of the process and 40 potential changes. 41 42 Commissioner Jensen asked if the City or the Metropolitan Council would consider some form 43 of homeowner TIF funding to help with the costs. He expressed concerns stating that it would be 44 very expensive for some homeowners to come into compliance. Ms. Moore-Sykes assured the 45 Commission that funding would be one of the topics of discussion.