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\ . . . ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - NOVEMBER 29, 1999 D-~\ FC~ C\\.~: ~"'r 'I; \.J,"'" ~ ~ 15 pond, however, the project included the construction of a weir and some minor ditch excavation and clearing to provide as much water quality enhancement as possible, The total estimated project cost was $2,243,200, The proposed funding would be split between the General Fund budgeted amounts for 1999 and 2000, the PIR fund and assessments, the Surface Water Utility Fund and the Watermain Utility Fund, The Rice Creek Watershed District was anticipated to fund $100,000 of the project and the funding scenario assumed $200,000 in advance funding from Minnesota State Aid and $129,600 from the City's Non-Assessable Street Improvement Fund, With regard to the proposed vacation of the portion of Hamline Avenue, Mayor Probst confirmed that the connection would be removed under the proposed plan, Mr. Brown stated that the berm would remain and the asphalt would be removed. If the Resolution to receive the Preliminary Feasibility Report is adopted, Mayor Probst confirmed that a meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 30, 1999 at the City Hall, Mr. Brown stated that this was correct. Mayor Probst confirmed that the meeting will include an overview presentation and an opportunity for public comment. Mr. Brown stated that the intent was for an open house period for the first 20 to 30 minutes. Following the open house, an overview of the pmject will be presented and the meeting will be opened up to questions and answers, Mr. Brown indicated that the presentation will include several exhibits, including information regarding the proposed ponds, Mayor Probst asked how much vegetation would be lost if the ponds were constructed as proposed. Mr. Brown stated that one benefit to continuing to divert water into Lake Josephine was that pond A will not need to be as large as previously anticipated, He anticipated that the Minnesota Department of Transportation will allow the encroachment into the ditch, There will be some tree loss, however, the entire screening will not be removed, Councilmember Larson confirmed that the estimated project cost did not include the reconstruction of Hamline A venue to Tiller Lane, Mr. Brown stated that this was correct. He indicated that the cost of including this portion of roadway into the project would be entirely the responsibility of the City, The City could consider borrowing additional funds from State Aid if the City elects to reconstruct that portion of Hamline Avenue Councilmember Larson asked what the assessment rate had been for the Lake Valentine Road project. Mr. Craig Wilson stated that the residents on Lake Valentine Road were assessed $32,00, MOTION: Councilmember Malone moved and Councilmember Larson seconded a motion to adopt Resolution #99-40, Receiving Preliminary Report in the matter of the 2000 Street Improvement Project. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). MOTION: Councilmember Aplikowski moved and Councilmember Larson seconded a motion to authorize staff to hold an informational meeting on the proposed improvements on November 30,1999, and hold a public hearing on the proposed