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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORKSESSION October 18, 2004 5 . Engineer Brown stated that the City will attach a map to identify the different streets in the neighborhood projects. Councilmember Grant wondered why the City has so many reconstruction projects scheduled? Greg Brown mentioned that the City evaluates and rates the bituminous surface, drainage, curb and gutter, storm water drainage, and the status of the utilities before determining a project's priority status. Typically asphalt that is rated with a 60-80% PCI is scheduled for mill and overlay. If the bituminous surface receives a rating under 60%, the bituminous surface may need to be reconstructed. Councilmember Holden asked if PCI is the largest factor in determining road repairs. Engineer Brown agreed that the PCI rating is the largest factor in determining future road repairs. Councilmember Larson wondered what changed in the utility rate study? Finance Director Siddiqui stated that the numbers did change a little bit. The City's cash balance dropped when the projected utility rates were set at $18.00 per household on average as requested by the Council Councilmember Larson was wondering why the cash balance dropped? . Mr. Siddiqui mentioned that study is a "cash flow" model. A reduction in revenue resulted in a drop in the cash balance. Mr. Siddiqui also noted that the revenue portion of the utility rate study dropped as did the numbers on the proposed CIP projects. The average rate increase is $ I 8.00 per quarter for residents that use 15,000 gallons of water during the winter months. If a resident uses more than 15,000 gallons of water their utility bill will show an increase based upon their consumption. It was also pointed out that the proposed rate structure has a usage component for sewer rates beyond the 15,000 gallons per quarter average. Councilmember Grant asked which projects were pushed back or removed? Engineer Brown reported that the sanitary sewer fund was reduced and the number of lift stations being remodeled were minimized from 3 to 2 on a yearly basis. Finance Director Siddiqui noted that the proposed expenditures were based on today's material cost. The cost for supplies and materials may rise in the future. Engineer Brown mentioned that water repairs are fairly reasonable in cost. The City has already repaired approximately 30,000 feet of clay pipe and 15,000 feet of water line that has been sealed or lined. The City has approximately $3.5 million in lining and sealing projects over the next 13 years. The worst water pipe areas in the City have already been repaired. . Councilmember Larson believes that the City may have to construct a new water tower if the City proceeds with the TCAAP project.