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DRAFT ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - FEBRUARY 9. 1998 3 . Mr. Brown stated if the Council considers moving forward with this project, he would recommend Alternate B which uses the road right-of-way and could be constructed with the roadway project. This would allow costs associated with pavement removal, traffic control and restoration of pavement and boulevard to be charged to the roadway improvements, therefore lowering the cost for the sewer project. Mr. Brown noted the initial construction cost in 1998 dollars of $350,000. He explained the rates for annualized costs and break even points and stated it does have merit to eliminate a lift station, if feasible, and other communities do the same when it is possible. Mayor Probst asked about the estimates which do not reference pavement restoration. Mr. Brown stated it is assumed the lift station project would be done in conj unction with various roadway projects. Mayor Probst asked if the relocation routes discussed on the reconnection of Round Lake with Highway 96 will not provide any economies. Mr. Brown stated this is correct. Councilmember Malone stated he is surprised at the high cost estimate. Mr. Stafford agreed this project is difficult to justify due to the high cost. He noted that staff may ask to replace Lift Station # 11 as part of the Highway 96 reconstruction. . Mayor Probst stated if a failure were to occur which required reconstruction, it may make sense to consider a conversion at that point. Until that occurs, he cannot justify the cost. Mr. Brown stated Ramsey County may relocate the station or consider funding for the relocation at a cost of $60,000 for the station and $20,000 for realignment. .. Councilmember Hicks inquired regarding the grade of the existing sewer line to make it flow south. Mr. Brown stated it would have to be reconstructed to flow south. Mayor Probst asked if it is already scheduled to televise this portion of the sewer line. Mr. Stafford stated it is not scheduled but could be. Mr. Brown stated the existing lift station is of a design which they are trying to get away from since all of the controls are 30 feet deep and located in a wet environment. Mayor Probst stated since there is no Council interest in moving forward with this project, it will be considered as informational. B. Resolution #98-22, Approving Plans and Specifications and Ordering Advertisement for Bids, 1998 Street Improvement Project Mr. Stafford explained the Council is asked to adopt Resolution #98-22 which approves the plans and specifications and orders the advertisement for bids for the 1998 Street Improvement Project. . This recommendation includes the deletion of Glen paul Avenue from the 1998 project. Mr. Stafford noted the Council approved Resolution #97-49 to authorize the preparation of detailed plans and specifications for the proposed 1998 street improvement project. This has been done, staff has reviewed the plans, and finds them acceptable. He noted the Council asked staff to