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Gem Lake News Page 4 of 8 <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />continued from page 3 <br />Q-9. Will the water be softened? What should <br />residents expect for hardness, taste, or <br />order? <br /> A-9. Vadnais Heights has mildly hard water, a <br />water softener would be the responsibility <br />of the resident. <br /> <br />Q-10. Will water pressure change compared to <br /> my current well system? <br /> A-10. The water pressure will range from 40 <br /> PSI to 66 PSI during peak usage. <br />COST & FUNDING <br />Q-11. What is the total estimate of the project? <br />A-11. $2.5 million dollars. <br />Q-12. How much of the project is paid for by <br /> grants versus local funding? <br />A-12. Approximately $2 million dollars in <br /> grants were received. <br />Q-13. Why are special assessments being used <br /> to fund part of the project? <br /> A-13. To cover project costs. <br />Q-14. How was the benefit to each property <br />determined? <br />A-14. An independent appraiser was hired to <br />determine the value. <br />Q-15. Why are industrial properties assessed <br />differently than residential properties? <br />A-15. Industrial properties will be provided <br />with a larger water service than a <br />standard residential property. <br />SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS & PROPERTY <br />TAXES <br />Q-16. Will my property be specially assessed for <br /> this project? <br />A-16. Now, estimated to be $0 for residential <br />homes that will receive a residential <br />service for the water main improvements <br />in the City right of way. This could <br />change with final project bids. <br />. <br /> <br />CONSTRUCTION IMPACTS <br />Q-17. When is construction expected to start and how <br />long will it last? <br /> A-17. Construction is expected to start in 2027 and <br />is expected to last up to 6 months. <br />Q-18. Will construction occur in front of my property? <br />A-18. Yes, a curb stop will be installed at the right- <br />of-way line. <br />Q-19. Will my driveway, landscaping, or mailed be <br />affected? <br />A-19. Potentially, depending on where the curb <br />stop is installed. This will be coordinated with <br />the property owner. <br />Q-20. Will roads be closed or access limited during <br />construction? <br /> A-20. There will be temporary delays to <br /> accommodate work. <br />Q-21. Will work mostly stay within the roadway right <br />of way? <br /> A-21. Yes, the homeowner will be responsible for <br /> work from the right of way to the dwelling. <br />STREET RESTORATION & PROPERTY <br />PROTECTION <br />Q-22. Will damaged pavement, driveways, or <br /> boulevards be restored? <br /> A-22. Yes. <br />Q-23. What steps are taken to minimize <br /> construction impacts? <br /> A-23. The water main will be drilled underground <br /> to minimize disturbance. <br />CONNECTING TO THE WATER SYSTEM <br /> <br /> A-24. The city will provide improvements to the <br />right of way line which is approximately <br />10’ -15’ from the edge of the street. <br />continued on page 5 <br /> <br />Q-24. What is included with the City’s <br /> construction and what is the <br /> homeowner responsible for? <br />