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Minutes of the Arden Hills Regular Council Meeting, March 27, 1989 Page 4 LIFT STATION (Cont'd) Hansen moved, seconded by Mahowald, that Council approve the Plans and Specifications for the Cleveland Avenue Lift Station as prepared by Engineer Peters, authorize advertisement for bids, and set the bid opening for 1:00 p.m., Thursday. April 20, 1989 . Motion carried unanimously. (5-0) I REPORT OF ACTING CITY ATTORNEY DRAINAGE PROBLEM; 1680 OAK AVENUE Council was referred to a memorandum from the Clerk Administrator dated 2-23-89, regarding the drainage problem at 1680 Oak Avenue. Acting City Attorney Filla explained that he had reviewed the documents compiled by Attorney Lynden and the Council minutes from 1987. He noted the Council had considered special assessments for all or a portion of the improvements necessary to resolve the drainage problem. Filla stated that if the project is to be funded by assessment to affected property owners it would be necessary to direct the engineer to prepare plans and specifications for the project, hold a public hearing, and acquire the right-of-way necessary to begin the project. Filla advised that Dr. and Mrs. Alberg have indicated they are willing to pay for their driveway repairs as their contribution to the project. Michael Daub, Attorney for the Albergs, stated the water runoff problem is created as a result of the cul-de-sac elevation; he advised the weekend thaw has contributed to the drainage problem. . Mayor Sather suggested referral to the engineer and staff to draft plans and specification to resolve the drainage problem. Attorney Filla advised that Engineer Peters indicated detailed plans and specifications would have to be completed prior to a public hearing if Council considers specially assessing the improvement, as required by Statute. Filla noted that if Council proceeds with the project and does not assess to the costs to the affected/benefitted properties, Peters indicated he has adequate information to design the project and could obtain quotes as the project costs would be under $15,000.00. Councilmember Hansen stated the matter has been before Council several times and she would prefer to have the matter resolved; she was unsure if the property owners should be assessed and favored beginning the project immediately. Council discussed the strength of legally supporting a case for assessing the project to property owners, prior assessments in this area, approximate costs for property owners if assessed and the time-frame for beginning the project in the event a public hearing is necessary. . Attorney Filla advised this project would benefit the properties in the area by increased property values as a direct result of the project; based on 24 parcels assessed equally and project costs of approximately $15,000, an average assessment would be $600-700.00 per lot. Filla was of the opinion an assessment in this range could be legally supported; the city also has the option to assess only a portion of the costs. Mayor Sather preferred leaving all options open and pursuing the public hearing process. Council questioned if Albergs would be opposed to the delays caused by the city to follow the public hearing process for the improvement. Dr. Alberg stated he was not opposed to the timing; he explained he would not complete the necessary repairs to his driveway until such time as the city implements the improvement. Malone moved, seconded by Growe, that Council authorize the City Engineer to prepare plans and specifications for the installation of storm sewer utilities in the area of 1680 Oak Avenue and submit same to Council for review at their next Regular Meeting held April 10, 1989. Motion carried. (Malone. Growe, Mahowald and Sather voting in favor; Hansen opposed) (4-1) . LEASE AGREEMENT; CELLULAR ONE Clerk Administrator Berger advised Council that Cellular One has withdrawn the agreement at this time.