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City Council meeting minutes of May 8, 1996 Dave Nyberg described the project and the improvements that have been approved by council. The project consists of watermains, hydrants, street reconstruction to better serve the bus traffic, street restoration of Main Street and Mill Road. Mr. Nyberg stated that there would be some disruption to properties but that they would be restored by sod or seed with a one year warranty. Project scheduled to start May 10th and be complete by July or August. Mr. Nyberg explained other costs for the residents that would be associated with hooking up to city water - Well capping, running watermain from the stub to the house, hook -up fee to the city to "buy into" the system. Donald Opp, 1554 Holly Drive, stated that the $1300 hook up fee doesn't included service to the house. Nyberg concurred. Dick Kvanbeck, James Company, questioned what the WAC charge is for commercial and also asked if it would be required they hook up. Larry Perron, 1798 Main Street, questioned how many residents within the 1000 feet of a hydrant are being assessed if they benefit from it. Mr. Perron also questioned what the WAC charge is. Nyberg responded that is put into a fund for maintenance costs, capitol improvements, water tower costs, etc. Warren Tester, School District Representative, stated that the request goes back 5 years but that it was formally applied for in December 1995, He stated that there are over 700 students and 85 staff members and currently use 2.3 million gallons a year. The use water for a freezer unit that requires water, the every day kitchen uses, domestic uses (bathroom and drinking), and the sprinkler system. Mr. Tester stated that the sprinkler system requirement is what has brought them to petition for water. The school currently monitors and tests the water and keeps a record of this for the DNR; switching to city water would transfer this responsibility to the city. Mr. Tester stated that they are not planning on capping the well. They would like to keep it available for future irrigation uses. Udo Wegmann, 1742 Main Street, questioned why the watermain is crossing Main Street twice. Mr. Nyberg gave two reasons? 1. the existing casing under the creek and 2. the size of the right of way on the north isn't large enough, Anoka County restricted construction to take place on the south side of Main Street. The placement of the watermains is 10 feet off the traveled lane (edge of the pavement). The utilities would be placed underground at the same time. Dick Robischon, 1832 Main Street, commented that his yard has been tore up 3 or 4 times already. CC5- 8MM.WPS 2