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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL – MAY 14, 2018 6 Public Works Director/City Engineer Polka stated this was correct and explained the City was being assessed for Floral Park and several other pond or easement areas. Councilmember McClung questioned if the City has received any formal objections to the assessments for this project. Public Works Director/City Engineer Polka explained the City has received no objections at this time. She provided further comment on the formal objection process that had to be followed by residents that objected to their assessments. Mayor Grant opened the public hearing at 7:58 p.m. Diane Thill, 1474 Floral Drive, expressed concerns with the fact the City was pursuing a street reconstruction project without addressing the current drainage issues. She encouraged the City to work through the drainage issues prior to beginning this project. She explained her husband was in a wheelchair and noted access to her home would have to be maintained at all times during the project. Public Works Director/City Engineer Polka reported staff would be working with the Thills to obtain an easement in order to address the drainage concerns. She explained there may be times during the day the Thill’s driveway had to be dug out but noted the City would work with Ms. Thill on this. Gene Scales, 4136 James Circle, questioned why the City was replacing water and sewer lines in conjunction with this project. He requested further information on the City’s deferral plan for the proposed assessments. Public Works Director/City Engineer Polka indicated the water lines were cast iron and were in need of replacement. She reported the sewer lines had been televised and would need to be lined. She provided further comment on the City’s assessment deferral process. Mayor Grant explained that because of the age of the City investments had to be made in infrastructure to ensure water and sewer lines worked properly both now and going into the future. Councilmember Scott asked how residents could recognize a City employee on the work site during the term of the construction project. Public Works Director/City Engineer Polka reported the City would be using a consultant firm WSB to administer and survey this project. She explained staff would be providing residents with contact information for this individual. Gary Hovind, 4117 James Circle, asked how long his water would be shut off. Public Works Director/City Engineer Polka commented water would only be shut off for a short period of time when the water lines are switched over to temporary lines. Mr. Hovind questioned where the temporary mailboxes would be placed.