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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION—JULY 21, 2014 4 Public Works Director Maurer discussed the sanitary sewer projects planned for 2015 and the years following. He indicated that 25% of the sewer lining expense could be covered by Metropolitan Council Environmental Services grants that staff will be applying for this fall. Public Works Director Maurer suggested that the Highway 96 sidewalk be pushed to 2016 as he believes it makes the most sense to complete this project in conjunction with the TCAAP spine road construction. Councilmember Holden questioned how many more lift stations had to be reconstructed after Station 11. Public Works Director Maurer stated that this was the last one. Mayor Grant suggested that the Lift Station be moved to 2016 to level off some of the expenditures in 2015, along with the sidewalk on Highway 96. Councilmember Holmes agreed. The Council concurred. Public Works Director Maurer suggested that the water tower repair/repainting could also be moved to 2016. Councilmember Holden supported this recommendation as it would spread out the water expenses. The Council concurred. Discussed ensued regarding Public Works Department equipment scheduled on the CIP. Mayor Grant preferred to have the plow truck for TCAAP development moved from 2018 to 2019 along with the F350. He suggested the mower remain in 2018 as this would assist in leveling off expenses. Public Works Director Maurer did not have any concerns with these suggestions. Mayor Grant asked if the Council had any other comments on the CIP. Councilmember Holden was in favor of the Council looking into the possible purchase of the former Carroll's Furniture property. Mayor Grant inquired if the Council wanted to discuss the former Carroll's Furniture property at a future work session. City Administrator Klaers reported that this discussion could be done when the Council meets on Monday, July 28th in work session to discuss the County Road E improvements.