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M~nutes of the Arden Hills Regular Council Meeting, January 30, 1989 P,ge 3 IMPRVMTS (Cont'd) Peters reviewed the estimated costs for the proposed improvements: . Sanitary Sewer Lift Station, Forcemain and Street Alternate #1 - Wet Well/Dry Well Structure Alternate #2 - Submersible Structure Repair $141,710.00 93,580.00 Gravity Sewer (For Property South of Site) 25,750.00 Watermain Extension (Cleveland to Thorn Drive) 67,790.00 The Engineer advised the cost estimates include 10% for contingencies and 25% for engineering, legal and administrative costs. He stated the assessments to benefitted property owners have been calculated at approximately $6,932.00 per acre for the submersible structure and $10,497.00 per acre for the wet well/dry well structure. Peters advised the estimated assessment for the gravity sewer improvements on a front footage basis would be $22.39 per front foot; calculated on the basis of 1,150 ft. of frontage and project costs of $25,750. He explained the watermain improvement assessment per front foot is estimated at $38.08 per front foot; calculated on the basis of 1,780 ft. of front footage and project costs of $67,790.00. Peters advised he would be available after the public hearing to review the assessment breakdown by individual properties. The Engineer outlined the estimated schedule for the project as follows: . Authorize preparation of plans & specifications to be presented to Council at their regular meeting of 2/27/89. Authorize advertisement for bids and schedule bid opening on 3/24/89. Construction estimated to begin in April and be completed in June 1989. Engineer Peters stated the improvements are feasible and if Council approves proceeding with the project, he would recommended construction of the submersible lift station, gravity sewermains and watermains as shown in the report submitted. Council questioned if there would be a cost savings to residents if the watermain extension, as included by Council request, were constructed at this time. Peters advised there would be a cost savings as larger projects usually have lower costs. Council questioned if the land is developable as it currently exists with no water and sewer and if the land value would increase with the improvements as proposed. . Peters advised the land is developable with buildable lot sizes and the potential land value will increase, as well as the fire protection status due to the increased water pressure. Glen Johnson, 3803 New Brighton Road, questioned how the Engineer had determined the land is buildable and if soil borings had been taken in the area. Peters stated there have not been soil borings taken at this time, however, he has talked with a resident who had taken borings and determined there is high ground which is developable. Mertis St. Aoro, 3783 New Brighton Road, stated when the power lines were constructed the residents were advised no buildings could be constructed under the power lines and the land was wetland and peat. He stated the land has no access. The Engineer explained that no permanent structures can be placed on the power line easement, however, there is property behind the easement to the east that is developable. It was his opinion there is no problem to obtain access for a driveway over the power line easement and parking lots may be allowed in the easement area. Peters explained the wetland area would have to be defined by DNR representatives. . Mayor Sather asked if there was anyone present who wished to be heard either in favor of or opposed to the improvement project. James Milton, 3731 New Brighton Road, advised he is trying to sell his property along Cleveland Avenue; he favored the proposed improvements.