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(10. WAYZATA BOULEVARD SANITARY SEWER, Continued) McMillan stated she was attempting to determine whether it was simply the manhole covers that needed replacement or whether the entire line. Bremer noted the pipe is failing in addition to the I & I issue. Rahn asked what percent of the I & I is from the manholes and what percent is from the pipes. Amundsen indicated it depends on whether there is water in the ditch, but that the manholes are highly susceptible to the rain events. There will be a consistent base infiltration of seepage through the pipe given its poor condition. McMillan asked what the $25,000 for rebidding consists of in the project cost estimate. Amundsen indicated $5,000 would be to revise the plans and going through the bidding process and $20,000 is for next summer in construction services. Approximately $252,000 is for the construction work. Amundsen stated in his view it may be an eight week process. The project is somewhat difficult given the amount of other utilities in the area and maintaining access to the local businesses. Loftus asked whether there is a way to recapture some of these costs as the area to the west becomes developed. Gaffron indicated future development will be assessed a portion of the costs for the expanded capacity. If 50 percent of the project is to expand capacity, that cost can then be passed on to new developments. Gaffron noted this project would be funded by the Sanitary Sewer Fund. Mattick stated typically what cities will do is to create a unit or hookup charge for the new developments. Franchot asked whether the recommendation needs to be changed to reflect a unit or hookup charge. Mattick indicated it does not. McMillan commented she wanted to make sure this was a high priority project and that if it is merely an I&I situation, the City can replace just the manholes at this time. Amundsen stated in his view this is the worse sewer line in the City. Scott Oberaigner, Orono Public Works, stated the pipe is delaminating on the inside and blocking the flow. It will become a problem area if nothing is done to it in the near future. Oberaigner noted the Metropolitan Council sewer is located right next to it. Amundsen stated infiltration is an issue and the structural integrity of the pipe will come into question in the very near future. Amundsen stated if the work is not done within the next year, it is likely repairs will need to be done on an emergency basis. Franchot moved, Rahn seconded, to authorize Staff to prepare plans and specifications for the Wayzata Boulevard Sanitary Sewer project in accordance with the schedule outlined in the report. VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0. Item #03 - CC Agenda - 12/12/2011 Approval of Council Minutes 11/28/2011 [Page 7 of 16]