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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION—APRIL 16, 2012 6 storm could be handled by the existing storm sewer with no surcharging. The 100 year storm would surcharge and flood low areas but not endanger any property. These findings were presented to the townhome association by staff in November of 2011. The association was present this evening to discuss implementing one of the scenarios discussed in the Bolton&Menk report and how the improvements would be financed. Public Works Director Maurer then reviewed the six scenarios in detail with the Council. Ms. Larson stated the past flooding ran into the townhomes, garages and totaled out six vehicles. Public Works Director Maurer stated that the homeowners association was not in favor of Option 5. The association would like to proceed with Option 6, which provided for a long-term solution for the entire townhome association. Bridge Shields, 4365 Arden View Court, commented that the City has seen several 100 year storms in the past few years. These storms have caused thousands of dollars in damage to the homeowners in the Townhouse Villages. She requested the City assist the townhome association before their property values decline further. She did not feel her association should bear the entire burden or expense of the much needed storm sewer improvements. Ms. Shields disagreed that the townhome association had more impervious surfaces than a single family residential neighborhood. She commented that townhome owners paid more for storm sewer than single family homeowners. Councilmember Holden understood that townhome associations paid a little bit more for storm sewer. However single family homeowners paid more for street improvements than townhome owners. Councilmember Tamble questioned how surface water credits were offered. Public Works Director Maurer explained that townhomes pay a bit more for storm sewer due to the higher density and impervious surfaces. Townhomes were generally irrigated as well. He indicated the townhome association was seeking assistance based on the additional funds paid into the City for storm water utility. Mayor Grant asked if the improvements were assessable and if Option 5 or Option 6 would solve the current flooding problems. Public Works Director Maurer stated Option 5 was assessable but would only help a portion of the southern association. He commented the problem would not be solved until an emergency overflow was graded into the property. However, the flooding that occurred in 2011 would be less likely. Option 6 would be assessable to the entire area that flows through the pipe, but may be difficult to assess to the northern townhome area. Mayor Grant questioned what the City would be buying if the improvements occurred. Public Works Director Maurer explained he would not recommend a storm sewer improvement in this area, as he believed the storm sewer pipe system is correctly designed. However, the