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presented to the Council and that they need to be presented in context to make sense. Member Gjerdingen asked if the public could give their feedback by email. Tim Pratt stated they would. Member Vanderwall suggested using Twitter to get comments from the public as an option. Duane Schwartz mentioned the consultants hired to do cost of services analysis on the general funds supported items are nearly done. The Council will receive the results in August. The City Council was asked to respond and give feedback to the City Manager. The City Manager will then put together a recommended budget. The City Council will set up a levy by September 15. Duane Schwartz stated the capital improvement plan has been updated. The 10 year needs indicated a slight increase from last year from $98,000,000 to $102,000,000. Construction Update Duane Schwartz mentioned the street reconstruction on Roselawn Avenue continues. The street east of Lexington Avenue has its first lift and they are ready to pave the pathway. The curb is in on the west side of Lexington Avenue to Fernwood Avenue and this should be paved in the next week. Utility work continues from Hamline Avenue to Fernwood Avenue. Duane Schwartz stated the work on the Twin Lakes project continues. Installation of the storm water infiltration system has begun. Member Vanderwall asked if there have been any surprises with the project. Duane Schwartz answered they found some buried contamination of asbestos in the Right- of- Way that had been there for many year. It was disposed of properly. Duane Schwartz mentioned Congresswoman McCollum would be visiting the site next week. The City had put in a request for federal dollars so she wants a tour of the site. Duane Schwartz talked about the Sanitary Sewer Mainlining project up for bid estimated at $250,000. The Pubic Works staff is also working on the final plans for the Watermain Replacement project on Oxford Street and Churchill Street. The TH 280 project awarded to Lametti & Sons will begin next week. Duane Schwartz mentioned the Shoreview pervious pavement project has completed some segments so far. A video was shown to the Shoreview City Council of dumping a tanker full of water on the pavement to see what happens. The water didn't get more than 25' to 30' from the truck This pavement is being installed just off Rice Street on Owasso Boulevard. Member Felice asked if there was a way to catch the water that flows through the pavement if there is a toxic spill. Duane Schwartz answered there is no membrane to stop the water from infiltrating the ground. If there was a spill it Page 3 of 8