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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL WORK SESSION—FEBRUARY 12, 2018 2 <br /> Further discussion ensued regarding future PMP projects and the bonding process. <br /> Councilmember Holmes asked if the City would ever bond over the amount estimated in the <br /> PMP. <br /> City Administrator Perrault reported the City would only bond for what needed to be paid for in <br /> a specific year. <br /> Councilmember Holden asked if the Council should be considering a water rate increase. <br /> City Administrator Perrault discussed the timeline that would have to be followed by the City <br /> Council in order to consider a water rate increase. <br /> Mayor Grant suggested a water rate not be considered until providing the residents with proper <br /> notification. <br /> Council consensus was to bond for$2 million. <br /> Public Works Director/City Engineer Polka discussed in further detail the proposed sanitary <br /> sewer projects for 2018 as detailed in the agenda packet. <br /> Public Works Director/City Engineer Polka discussed in further detail the proposed stormwater <br /> projects for 2018 as detailed in the agenda packet. <br /> Mayor Grant requested further information regarding the City's sewer lining program. <br /> Public Works Director/City Engineer Polka provided the Council with an overview on the <br /> City's sewer lining program and noted at the end of 2010, 47% of the sewer system was still clay <br /> pipe. She was pleased to report that as of 2018, 22%of the lines will be clay pipe. This meant the <br /> City was making great progress. <br /> Mayor Grant commented on the dollars available from the Met Council to assist with lining <br /> sewer pipes. <br /> Public Works Director/City Engineer Polka noted the City would receive $25,000 in Met <br /> Council funds for 2018, with a chance for more. <br /> Mayor Grant asked if the Council supported spending$200,000 on sewer lining for 2018. <br /> Council consensus was to spend$200,000 on sewer lining for 2018. <br /> Public Works Director/City Engineer Polka discussed potential expenses for lift stations and <br /> noted the lift station on Cleveland Avenue was in need of repairs. <br /> Councilmember Holmes suggested $500,000 be set aside for sanitary sewer projects for 2018, <br /> with $175,000 for sewer lining, $270,000 for Indian Oaks/Floral Drive PMP and $60,000 being <br /> used for lift station repairs. <br />