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I W ~~ ~1r ~. ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - NOVEMBER 12. 1996 5 Relative to the list of streets being presented for prioritization, Mayor Probst asked what should I be eliminated to bring the project within the budget of $560,000. Mr. Fritsinger advised the I Council could eliminate all reconstruction and reclamation projects for 1997. Mr. Post pointed out that since only one side of Hamline and Snelling frontage roads are I assessable, reconstruction work on those two streets will likely always be from a deficit position. Councilmember Malone noted that when the Council established the Assessment Policy, it had in I mind the fact that the interest received on outstanding assessments could be leveraged for other projects. He inquired regarding the status of this fund. Mr. Post reported the PIR fund has grown from that and other contributing aspects. He advised it has also been assumed that each I project may not be exactly funded (some may be over and others under). Councilmember Malone stated if interest payments for streets have accumulated, he would support using those funds for reconstruction projects rather than eliminating them from the 1997 work plan. I Mayor Probst noted the Council has tried recently to keep reconstruction activities within an area of the City. Mr. Stonehouse advised that the geographic location for sealcoat work is not as I critical as with reconstruction projects. He noted that page 10 of the feasibility report indicates those costs. Ie Mayor Probst stated the Council had previously determined to notifY the public of street work being proposed and a year ago, the City had presented two years of projects. This information I helps residents understand what they will be facing. He suggested the City again forecast two years of candidate streets so residents are not suddenly notified that their street is included in the project. Mr. Fritsinger eXplained the intention is to continue the five-year plan as previously I discussed. Mayor Probst stated he is concerned about taking on this much effort if it will "dig deeply" into I the PIR Fund, unless there are funds from previous years to utilize. He expressed the need to keep the program to a manageable standpoint. I Councilmember Hicks requested additional information about the Hamline Avenue railroad crossing. Mr. Stonehouse advised it is included in the dollar amount indicated and if excluded, it will reduce the assessment by 6.5% to 7%, or $20,000 to $25,000 from the total project cost. I Councilmember Hicks stated he believes this is quite expensive for an emergency crossing and suggested staff continue to research funding options. I Mayor Probst asked if the Soo Line Railroad has been contacted about participation. Mr. Stonehouse advised the work will require a permit. Mr. Fritsinger advised staff discussed how to I effectively create an emergency crossing and get Bethel College to participate. He advised an existing difficulty is that the road does not end in a cul-de-sac and creating an emergency access ~ would assist with safety and snow removal. I