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ARDEN HILLS eITY eOUNeIL WORKSESSION - SEPTEMBER 20,1999 4 . Mr. Sand made the Council aware of yet another offer to purchase Meredith Cable (MediaOne) by AT & T. The Cable Commission was still reviewing a proposed Transfer of Ownership, which it needed to respond to by November 15, 1999. Mr. Sand presented a copy of September 1, 1999 Notice of Franchise Violation sent to MediaOne by the Cable Commission addressing current customer complaints being experienced with MediaOne, cable provider for the City. Discussion included Mr. Post's attendance and involvement with the Commission's Telecommunications Advisory Meeting; the proposed 2000 Commission budget and proposed use of reserves and capital expenditures; the Council's need for input on the budget as it relates to the City's franchise agreement; future markcting for the Roadrunner product; and the City's current cable capabilities for resident information. b. Old Hie:hwav 10 Water Main Extension Petition Discussion Mr. Post and Mr. Stafford reviewed the petition request and discussion ensued more fully on the issues surrounding this requested water utility capital project. . Mr. Stafford reviewed the history ofthis request, stating that the City Council had originally considered, in 1996, installation of a segment of water line on Old Highway 10, south of Highway 96 to Wedgewood Circle. Due to higher than expected bids received for the project in 1996, and the limited resident support of this project, the Council rejected all bids. This area remains the only developed area of the City not served by City water and affects approximately sixteen (16) properties. Discussion included the City's existing assessment policy and the ramifications to the neighborhood; possible proportionate funding from the water utility; estimated cost of the project by Consulting Engineer, Greg Brown, at an estimated $125,000 total bid out with hydrants and fittings (or $25.00/foot); Mr. Stafford noted that the originator ofthe petition was not a resident, but has three undeveloped lots and is apparently interested in marketing them, following availability of city services. Mr. Stafford also questioned whether or not this could be considered as an internal project by City staff. Engineering and construction concerns included the size of main to be installed; additional cost to homeowners of driveway cuts, and service connections; cathodic protection due to the acidic soils in tile area or the need for plastic piping; potential assessment of $6 - 8,000 per property; the requirement for residents to pay for their portion of the main and service, but not needing to hook up at this time if they wanted to continue using private wells; and consideration of any assessment deferral. .