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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION OCTOBER 14, 20134 Council before being shared with the property owners at an informational meeting. He discussed the available right-of-way, proposed improvements, Rice Creek Watershed requirements, estimated project costs and funding options for Round Lake Road. Staff is requesting the Council provide direction on the proposed improvements and funding for the project. Public Works Director Maurer reported the watermain along Round Lake Road indicated that this line would provide a third redundancy for getting water to the TCAAP site. It was noted that the sanitary sewer services for these properties would not be disrupted through the reconstruction. He reviewed how analysis of the cost to eliminate Lift Station 11 showed that this part of the project was not cost effective. Staff reviewed information Kristie Elfering , Elfering and Associations, discussed the estimated expense for this project. She noted the road reconstruction would cost just under $1.5 million, and would cover the replacement of the road, storm sewer system, curb and gutter. Replacement of the water lines as part of this project could cost an additional $300,000. Public Works Director Maurer explained how the project could be funded by using both City funds and assessments. He stated that the Assessment Manual called for assessing 70% for commercial and industrial roads. He also noted that there is no assessable property on the west side of Round Lake Road. This calculation results in assessment rates of approximately $210/Front foot for the east side. He projected these numbers were reasonable based on past City discussions of Round Lake Road improvements. This assessment rate would generate $500,000. The remaining $1 million would have to be covered by the City. Mayor Grant questioned if PIR funds could be used for this project. Public Works Director Maurer stated PIR, MSA, and/or TIF funds could be used. Councilmember Holden asked why residential properties were paying 50% of road reconstruction expenses, when commercial properties only had to pay 35%. Public Works Director Maurer clarified that 70% of the costs would be assessed, 35% to the City (west side with no assessable property) and 35% to the property owners (east side). He commented that the proposed percentage was up for discussion by the Council. Mayor Grant Councilmember McClung questioned the balance in the PIR and TIF funds available for this project. City Administrator Klaers reported that, based on EDA and Council action in July and August with the non-increment funds, the PIR balance was increased by $1,027,000 and the balance in the TIF fund was $159,000. Councilmember Holden questioned how the project costs broke down between streets and sewer improvements.