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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON NOVEMBER 25, 1996 ( #1B - County Road 15 Orono Lane to Wayzata Border - Continued) Kelley oted the slopes and large flow of water. He asked what would be done to • Y P g eliminate the roadway acting like a dam. Polaczyk said there are a series of culverts transverse to the roadway which would eliminate this from occurring. Nolan said the existing culverts, which the runoff runs through, would be replaced. Goetten was informed by Nolan that the culverts would remain in the same locations and water flow would remain the same also. The current culverts would be upgraded as they have sunk and become filled up with sand. Hurr asked who would be responsible for the culvert maintenance. It was indicated that it was the responsibility of Hennepin County. Jabbour inquired about the status of the MCWD in relation to this project. Polaczyk said a meeting is scheduled for November 26 where the permit would be reviewed for stormwater ponding and flood plain mitigation. Jabbour informed Polaczyk that he has spoken with two members of the MCWD, who felt the issue would be tabled until a cooperative agreement has been reached between the County and City. Polaczyk indicated the roadway was being built in a high water table area. The MCWD Rule B regarding stormwater management and water quality would apply. Polaczyk said the County is aware that this rule could not be complied with and it would be impossible to provide water treatment. The two options to remedy this problem would be to provide an on -site detention pond or make a contribution to the district for a future regional pond. There have been discussions to escrow funds for a future pond. The • problem with this is the lack of agreement between the City of Orono and MCWD according to Polaczyk. Jabbour said he told the MCWD members that there should be a policy established for cases such as this. In continuing the project discussion, Polaczyk said the project was scheduled to begin in 1997. Due to the surcharging and time duration required, the project would require two construction seasons. The pavement will be widened prior to the surcharging to allow two lanes of traffic to be provided during the construction. Callahan inquired about the cost of the project to Orono. Polaczyk said a construction cooperative agreement has been provided to indicate the City's financial responsibility. Orono's share of the $2.3 million project is $37,000 or 1.7% according to Polaczyk. He noted the most significant cost to the City would be for right -of -way of $77,000. There would be two different types of right -of -way cost, one for the roadway and one for the cost to acquire land for mitigation of the wetlands which has not yet been determined. Polaczyk indicated what he felt would be the worst case total project cost to the City would be $200,000. L�