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July 10, 20 would assist in addressing the 100 year storm while storm sewer pipes would be upsized. He then explained how Freedom Park would be altered behind the ball field and described the location of additional plantings. The City was planning to add high capacity catch basins would be added at Fredeen Court and Pike Lake. 'Public Works Director wyffels estimated the total project costs to be $397,600. The financing ofthe project was discussed in detail stating the work in Freedom Park would bepaid through cash on hand ficin the Stormwater lmprovernentFund, along with an internal loan provided from the Community Reinvestment Fund which would be repaid byincreasing the proposed 2013 Stormwater Utility Rates. Councilmember Burg asked ifthe Freedom Park area would impact the football field. Public Works Director Wyffels commented the football field and walking paths would not be impacted through the project. Councilmenber Burg questioned if any other areas were considered for the placement ofthe silt and soil. Public Works Director Wyffels indicated this was not discussed in detail by staff but there were few areas in the City that could hold this significant amount ofmaterial. Councilmernber Burg was pleased that staffwas upsizing the pipes to assist the City in planning for larger storm events in the future. CouncilmemberJacobsen asked for the expense to import sod into the New Brighton Exchange. Public Works Director Wyffels estimated this expense to be $8-9 per cubic yard or $100,000. The City was benefiting greatly by moving its own soil from one area of the City to another. Councilmember Jacobsen requested further infommation on the financing of the project. Public Works Director Wyffels reviewed this information further with the Council stating the a slight increase for 10 years to the storrnwater utility rates which would assist in financing the project. Councilmember Baurnan questioned how much cash was on hand in the Stormwater hnprovement Fund Public Works Director Wyffels stated at this time the City had $275,000 in the fiord at this time and the City proposed spending $180,000 of this balance on am -at and pending projects. Commissioner Bauman questioned if other projects could be postponed to eliminate the need to raise the stormwater utility rates Public Works Director Wyffels discussed how the City manages the level of the Stormwater improvement Fund in conjunction with the Capital improvements Plan. Staffdid not recommend postponing any projects within the Capital improvement Plan at this time. He discussed the benefits of the internal loan process furtherrwith the Council stating it did offer flexibility and allowed the City to not bond for the project. Councihnernber Bauman recommended the internal loanbereviewed on ayearly basis to allow the Council to adjust the rate or length ofthe loan in case the terra could be reduced. Councilmember Bauman requested further information on the new basin being created. Public Works Director Wyffels discussed the slope ofthe new basin stating it would be mowed unless the area had standing water. He explained the basin would be contoured faster than its current rate and the basin wouldbe able to hold a sic inch rain event. Councilmember Bauman inquired ifthe City needed to fence or post signs around this catch basin Public Works Director Wyffels stated the area would not be fenced but he could consider signage ifthe Council was in favor. CouncilmemberBurg was in favor of native plantings in this area as it would reduce the need for mowing. Public Works Director Wyffels stated he would look through the bids to see ifthis would create a savings for the City. Councilmember Jacobsen indicated this project would greatly benefit the surrounding neighborhoods He thanked staff for pulling together the project and addressing the City's stormwaterneeds. Mayor Jacobsen agreed and was in favor ofmomtoring the internal loan over the coming years in case it could sunset prior to 10 years. 'Motion by Councilmember Jacobsen, seconded by Councilmember Burg to approve the Plans and Specifications and Authorize staff to Advertise for Bids for City Project 12-9, Phase I Freedom Park Flood Mitigation Improvements. 4 Ayes, 0 Nays -Motion Carried, Page 4 of 5 1. Camdmhm of AppmvaloflhePlasand Specffic nand AulfmatimtoAdmtse for Bids fir atyR*d 12- 9, Pt=eIFmcd=Pak F1aadMioga m Impmvmmr- RepatNo. 12-160.-Afnedfomthe Ca�wAgmd