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I I I- I I I I I I .e . I . . . . . .- . Worksession Minutes 7 July 21, 1994 although storm sewers would increase costs. Mayor Probst asked what the County has told residents; have they re-notified residents. Wmkel said he didn't know. The Council asked ifhe would ask the County about resident notification. County Road E - turn lane - Wmkel reported that there is money available for this project. Mayor Probst said he is not concerned that this turn lane needs to be widened. Capital Outlay - Wmke1 reported that this item will not increase much. The only purchase that is needed is a pick-up truck. Water Meters - Wmkel reported that a $60,000 annual funding installment is budgeted as part of the overall residential water meter redevelopment project. He reported that installation could be phased in or done all at once. They will also need to purchase software, hand-held computers that can read the meters, hardware, etc. He mentioned that the New Brighton Finance Director, Margaret Egan, has offered to help Staff with this project as New Brighton installed new water meters last year. He also said that she indicated a willingness to do the water billings as they have the excess capacity on their computer system and utility software. Water/Sewer - Wmkel reported that water consumption is expected to stay at the same level. As a result, no increase in fees is expected. One aspect of higher costs will be engineer fees. An engineering consultant is planned to be hired to evaluate lift stations and sewers. Metro Waste - In 1992, they overbilled the City $9,000. The City received a credit in 1994 but because of over-use in 1993, as increase of3.4% will be assessed. City Administrator Person asked Wmkel about infiltration. He said that infiltration is a problem in Arden Hills and part of the problem is because sump pumps are sending sewer directly into the City's sewers. Fritsinger said that this is a code violation, but it is a big enforcement problem as no one on staff is available to cite homeowners violating the code. It was suggested that installation of water meters would provide a good opportunity to cite homeowners who inappropriately use sump pumps. Surface Water Management - Wmkel reported that he is budgeting $49,000 to this program. $27,000 to be used on the 1995 Cannon Avenue reconstruction/sewer and gutter project. The balance of the money would go back to overlay projects. Maintenance of Storm Sewers - $60,000 is budgeted for the County Road