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. . . ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - APRIL 24, 2000 11 Councilmember Larson stated he finds it hard to justify the City's contribution to the project. He added the school does not generate any property tax revenue, and the high school serves many other communities. He noted the City would not be undertaking this project ifthe school were not being improved. He expressed doubt that City tax dollars should be spent on this project. Mayor Probst stated the City would normally provide a water service to any entity. He added the proposal is a reasonable one. Council member Rem stated the project is a good opportunity for the City, and seems sensible. Council member Grant stated he would support the water main line from Gramsie Road, and the funding of the portion from Gramsie Road to the property line. Councilmember Aplikowski stated she would wish to see the City share the cost of acquiring the easements, representing compromise on both sides. Mr. Lynch expressed concern that the whole system be implemented at the same time, since without a contract there would be no way to force the School District to make the connection. He added it will be necessary to ensure that the project is completed as a loop. Mayor Probst agreed that a reimbursement agreement requiring the School District to complete their portion would be sensible. Mr. Stafford stated that itemized bids could be written in such a way to separate the easement portion from the rest of the project, thus leaving the City responsible only for the agreed upon portion. Councilmember Rem asked why additional easement must be purchased. Mr. Stafford stated the existing easement is not sufficiently wide and additional easement is required. Councilmember Larson stated he is unclear as to how much the project will cost. Mr. Stafford stated a figure of $2 per square foot was used to calculate easement acquisition, for a total of $6,000 for 3,000 square feet. He added that pipe is approximately $25 per foot for an approximate total of $20-25,000 with restoration. MOTION: Councilmember Rem moved and Councilmember Aplikowski seconded a motion to authorize City staff to cooperate with the School District in drafting an agreement for sharing ofthe project. Voting on the motion: Probst, Grant, Aplikowski and Rem voted aye. Larson voted nay. The motion carried (4-1). 4. Case #00-19, Front Yard Setback Variance, Jeff LaNassa, 3153 Shoreline Lane Mr. Lynch explained that the applicant is requesting approval of a front yard setback variance (27 square feet proposed, when 40 feet is required) for an addition and two car garage on a single-family lot zoned R-2,