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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION—JANUARY 21, 2020 5 being levied in 2021 and 2022. They are asking the City to cover the initial cost of the pump and panel so it can be repaired and replaced in the spring of 2020, that the City take responsibility for stabilizing the slope and controlling erosion in the area of the pump and control cabinet, and that the City continue to cover the cost of operating the pump, installing and removing it and storing it in the winter. Public Works Director/City Engineer Blomstrom said he would prefer to not put in another retaining wall so they would look at options of stopping the water flow and getting vegetation to grow on the bank. A grant application for a 50% match has been submitted to the Rice Creek Watershed. Councilmember Holden asked if we retrofit the existing cabinet would it be good for ten years. Public Works Director/City Engineer Blomstrom responded that the cabinet is stainless steel and even though it is a weathered it is generally still a good cabinet. The price includes putting a phase convertor inside the existing cabinet. He felt the cabinet should be fine for the estimated life of the pump with the assumption that the bank is stabilized with some burming and minor grading to control the drainage. Councilmember McClung wondered if the Improvement District Board understood that fronting money for repair is a one time thing and they need to establish an escrow. Public Works Director/City Engineer Blomstrom said they plan to discuss that at their next meeting. Councilmember Holden said she would go with Option 1 with reassurance from the Improvement District Board that is something happens they take care of it in the future. Councilmember Holmes agreed that the Karth Lake Improvement District Board should be responsible for the pump and control cabinet. Public Works Director/City Engineer Blomstrom said at the March Karth Lake Improvement District Board meeting he will discuss with the Board that the city will attempt to stabilize the slope but the Board is responsible into perpetuity for the control cabinet and pump. Mayor Grant asked if they could try to push the meeting to February. G. 2020 and 2021 Capital Project Delivery Public Works Director/City Engineer Blomstrom said he was asking for direction on three initiatives. The first is the Asset Management Plan, he would like to move that study in-house to be done by Public Works and Engineering personnel, rather than use a consultant to develop a plan. Asset management planning work is recommended for the street system, water distribution system, sanitary sewer system, storm drainage system, park/trail facilities and vehicle/equipment items. He felt this project is one of the most important things they can do to allow the Council to set priorities.