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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL – AUGUST 14, 2017 6 Public Works Director/City Engineer Polka reported this was the case and noted she would be applying for Met Council grant funding. It was noted the sewer lining would be completed with the PMP in 2018. MOTION: Councilmember Holden moved and Councilmember Holmes seconded a motion to Adopt Resolution 2017-022 Receiving the Feasibility Report and Ordering the Public Hearing to be held on September 25, 2017 for the 2018 PMP. The motion carried (5-0). C. Adopt Resolution 2017-023 Approving Plans and Specifications and Authorizing Advertisement for Bids for the 2017 Sewer Lining Project Public Works Director/City Engineer Polka stated the 2017 Capital Improvement Plan has an item in the amount of $400,000 for sewer lining/rehabilitation. The 2017 Legislature approved $3.79 million in funding for Inflow & Infiltration (I/I) projects. Arden Hills has been identified on the list of eligible cities to apply for the grant funding. The requirements are similar to previous grant programs. Up to 50% of I/I projects completed between May 31, 2017 and November 1, 2019 are eligible. In addition to the lining identified with this project, staff will include the lining that is proposed with the 2018 PMP in the grant application. Staff reviewed the proposed sewer lining areas. The total length of pipe to be lined is approximately 8,000 feet and includes approximately 200 feet of storm sewer. Staff recommended the Council approve plans and specifications and authorize advertisement for bids for the 2017 Sewer Lining Projects. It was noted staff would be applying for grant funding for this project through the Met Council. Mayor Grant requested further information on the grant funding. Public Works Director/City Engineer Polka described how the grant funding was awarded by the Met Council. She reported the City would be receiving $25,000 up front and then a percentage of the remainder based on the number of cities that apply and qualify for the funding. Councilmember Holden asked how many more miles of sewer pipe would be lined through this project. Public Works Director/City Engineer Polka explained another two miles of pipe would be lined. Councilmember Holden questioned if sewer lining expenses were becoming cheaper. Public Works Director/City Engineer Polka stated the costs may be slightly decreasing. MOTION: Councilmember McClung moved and Councilmember Holden seconded a motion to Adopt Resolution 2017-023 Approving Plans and Specifications and Authorizing Advertisement for Bids for the 2017 Sewer Lining Project. The Engineer’s Estimate is $260,000. The motion carried (5-0).