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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION-AUGUST 17 2009 18 Councilmember Grant suggested the I&I mitigation continue through improving the sewer system, as it lowers the amount paid yearly to MetCouncil. Mayor Harpstead stated staff was reviewing which projects should be done and questioned if this item was a placeholder or if there were projects planned. Public Works Director Hoag stated this was merely a placeholder at this time, with pending projects to be filled in. Councilmember Grant suggested sewer lining be $75,000 and $100,000 for I&I mitigation. The Council was in agreement with this suggestion. Councilmember Grant questioned if the Lexington Avenue trail was removed. Councilmember Holden stated this was swapped from 2012 to 20 10. Discussion ensued regarding the Lexington Avenue Trail. Park and Recreation Manager Olson stated this item was kept in and staff was seeking donations to cover half of the expense from the local businesses to cover half of the $62,000. Councilmember Grant suggested the budget item be reduced from $62,000 to $311000. Finance Director Iverson explained that the CIP shows the total $62,000 for the Lexington Avenue Trail, and the $31,000 donation from businesses is listed as a revenue source for the project in the CIP. The remaining $3 1,000 cost would be covered by the City. Councilmember Holden questioned the generator for lift station #8. She asked if a permanent generator was necessary or if a trailer could be used at any lift station, if needed. This would also eliminate the need for a permanent building structure. Public Works Director Hoag stated this was the direction the Council provided when last discussed. He indicated the generator would be ready to work at this lift station but could be deployed elsewhere if needed elsewhere. Discussion ensued regarding the need for mobile generators to meet the needs of failing lift stations.