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DRAFT DRAFT DRAFT <br /> Staff reviewed a financing plan for the street projects which back -loads the principal <br /> payments on the debt, deferring principal payments until financing of the 2004 <br /> project is paid off. This would minimize the impact on annual tax levies. The Council <br /> discussed the project schedule which tentatively calls for an open house on October 3, <br /> 2012, with a formal public hearing on November 27, 2012. The possibility of a <br /> combined improvement and assessment hearing was considered. That option will be <br /> looked at subsequent to the open house. <br /> Estimated special assessments were discussed and it was noted that the next step <br /> would be to order the feasibility study by the engineer. <br /> Council member Love arrived during discussion of Center Street. <br /> Centerville Road and Downtown Streets. Staff noted that downtown area streets <br /> could be improved, if Centerville Road is reconstructed by Anoka County. The <br /> Centerville Road improvement may necessitate the installation of the trunk <br /> stormwater line that will serve the downtown area, making it possible to do street <br /> improvements there. Staff pointed out that Centerville will have a cost share for <br /> reconstructing Centerville Road, primarily for drainage, curbs and trails. <br /> Cardinal/Robin Lane. Staff reported on the Robin Lane /Cardinal Drive area, which <br /> was also deferred from the 2009 Improvement plan. This area can be served by <br /> watermain from the rear of the lots, allowing the street to remain. Paul Palzer noted <br /> that these streets are in relatively good condition and that the need to replace the <br /> street was being driven by watermain. Staff will determine if the neighborhood <br /> income levels qualify it for Community Development Block Grants. If so, a grant <br /> application may be submitted to Anoka County to serve the homes with water. <br /> Estimated cost of the watermain would be about $200,000, and service installation to <br /> all of the homes would be another $100,000. <br /> 2. Budget and Levy. <br /> Mike Jeziorski, Finance Director, reviewed the draft budget, noting that changes <br /> requested by Council have been included in the current version of the budget. Mayor <br /> Wilharber suggested a 13% reduction in Council pay in order to provide money to <br /> increase committee pay to $40 per meeting. Council discussed pay for committee <br /> members noting that committee members are generally satisfied and had not <br /> requested a pay increase. After some discussion, consensus was to leave the <br /> committee pay rates at the current levels for 2013, and that council pay remain at <br /> current rates. <br /> Staff reviewed an analysis of vehicle costs for public works which supported the case <br /> for trading vehicles after two or three years, while still under warranty. Due to the <br /> significant discounts purchasing on the State bid contracts, the cost to own a typical <br /> pickup truck could be less than $1500 per year if traded after two years. The cost to <br /> C <br />