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<br />City Council Study Session - 08/15/05 <br />Minutes - Page 11 <br /> <br />sanitary sewer lines with problem areas addressed during <br />reconstruction projects. <br /> <br />Mr. Schwartz addressed MCES data related to inflow/infiltration <br />and costs to the City for treatment of "clean water" from roof <br />drains and sump pumps going into the treatment system <br />monitored by the Metropolitan Council. Mr. Schwartz reviewed <br />cost estimates for treating the clean water, and steps mandated by <br />Metropolitan Council policies to implement a surcharge program <br />as an incentive for cities to reroute clean water through the storm <br />sewer rather than sanitary sewer system. Mr. Schwartz noted <br />that the funds expended, beginning in 2006, could be applied <br />against the proposed Metropolitan Council surcharge; and <br />anticipated more study of the department to determine problem <br />and peak areas after major rainfalls. <br /> <br />Mayor Klausing questioned why the City of Roseville was <br />required to bear costs for the Metropolitan Council's MUSA line <br />treatment, rather than developers continuing urban sprawl <br />expansIOns. <br /> <br />Mr. Schwartz noted that the Metropolitan Council was <br />attempting to maximize existing capacity, rather than building <br />additional treatment plants. <br /> <br />Water <br />Mr. Schwartz noted that the water budget reflected the new 20- <br />year contract with the St. Paul Water Board. Mr. Schwartz <br />addressed continuing water main breaks, exceeding 30 annually, <br />and anticipated future technology that would allow relining of <br />water mains and lines; with continued replacement of problem <br />areas in an attempt to reduce or eliminate breaks. <br /> <br />Storm Drainage <br />Mr. Schwartz briefly touched on ensuring construction projects <br />follow guidelines to continue protecting and improving water <br />quality, both in City and private projects, with additional <br />regulatory agency oversight. <br /> <br />Street Lighting <br />Mr. Schwartz noted the three percent increase for street lighting <br />