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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION — AUGUST 15, 2011 3 Public Works Director Maurer responded he doesn't believe it can, but the rolling terrain of the area makes it difficult to determine by visual inspection. Mayor Grant stated the residents in the south section should not have to live with the possibility of flooding in a large rain event. This five inch rain event with the previous rain is certainly enough to cause flooding but there have been bigger rain events. He agreed that the drainage structures for this area should be reviewed. He then asked Mr. Maurer to elaborate on his comment regarding assessments. Public Works Director Maurer stated that even though the City accepted the improvements in this area in 1975 it does not mean that they accepted all the costs for the life of the system. He added that if improvements to the drainage system benefit the properties, the City has the right to assess. He further stated that he thinks the City should take on the cost of the study and if it turns into a project, the study could be included in the total project cost and the City could assess whatever percentage of those costs they decide to. Mayor Grant asked the Council if they are comfortable moving forward with the Bolton & Menk study or if they would prefer to seek other bids. Councilmember Werner questioned if the ponds on the townhome property have silted in. Public Works Director Maurer stated that there could be some silting in but that doesn't affect the volume of storage. It's an issue that should be taken care of some day, but didn't contribute to the recent problems. Councilmember Holmes asked if the Bolton & Menk proposal is only for the Arden View Court, and Arden View Drive area. Public Works Director Maurer stated that is correct. The Council consensus was to have the Bolton & Menk proposal placed on a regular Council meeting agenda for formal action. Public Works Director Maurer then reviewed the problems that occurred in the service area for Lift Station #8 (Tiller Lane, Ingerson Road, Hamline Avenue). He pointed out the properties in that area that have submitted claims as a result of the July 16th event and explained that the sporadic location of those homes could be due to two factors; only one of those homes has a full basement, and several homes in that area have installed a valve in their service line which does not allow backups. He further explained that he will be meeting with the League of Minnesota Cities adjuster next Wednesday to review the claims. He also stated there are still several manhole covers in that area with a center pick -hole. He explained that the City does have monies targeted for man -hole restoration and they will start in this area to get the covers changed to solid castings. He then explained that he is providing this information as an update to the Council and is not asking for any Council action.