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City of Centerville Februaty 2, 2005 Council Joint Work Session Meeting Minutes Mayor Capra questioned what Lino Lakes is looking from CentervilIe. Mr. Grochala stated that everything east of 201h Avenue within the City of Centerville is being considered for inclusion in the project. Council Member Broussard questioned when all documents would be completed. Mr. Smyser stated within a year. Council Member Broussard also questioned such factors of Racino, interchange and etc. and how they could potentially affect the AUAR project. Mr. Grochala stated that some of the study areas are known to develop and how and others they are anticipating its development. Mr. Grochala stated that the interchange configuration does not affect the AUAR at this time. However, they will contain strategies for the long term. Mayor Capra questioned sewer capacity. Mr. Smyser stated that Met. Council has hired a contractor to look into the Forest Lake interceptor and they are considering upgrading the existing system. These same contractors will be researching Centerville's existing interceptor and potentially upgrading same. Council Member Lee questioned whether the City decides to participate in this project would a moratorium be placed and no development could take place within the two (2) month period. Both Mr. Smyser and Mr. Grochala concurred. Parks and Recreation Chairperson Peterson brought up the fact that Centerville has very limited space for potential development and would they or would there be a potential to recolll1l1end all of the available area to contain all of the other cities storm water? Mr. Smyser stated that the City of Centervil1e would not have all the storm water. Mr. Grochala stated that the anticipated projects/developments or scenarios would follow Rice Creek Watershed District's standards. Mr. Smyser stated that the City of Lino. Lakes is getting started on rainwater gardens rather than man-made storm water drainage/ponds which are much more environmentally friendly. Mr. Smyser also stated that the water quality of Clearwater Creek is extremely important. Planning and Zoning Commissioner Jennefer Klennert Hunt questioned whether the City of Lino Lakes has completed any similar projects like this before. Both Mr. Grochala and Mr. Smyser stated that several other communities have, however the City of Lino Lakes has not. Finance Director Meyer questioned the funding. Mr. Grochala stated that the cost of the project is approximately $300,000. There would be no cost to the City of Centerville, however, all communities needed to work together and the City of Lino Lakes can not assess the City of Centerville. Mayor Capra thanked the Mr. Grochala and Mr. Smyser for their presentation and update on their project. IV. NEW BUSINESS 1. Opening Statement from Mayor Capra Page 3 of8