Therefore, some years during the 10 year period, expenses would be greater than revenues and other years the reverse is true. This presented problems for several of the council members. Additional discussion was held on how to handle administrative and public works salaries when setting up the budget to handle the storm water project. These would need to be reallocated. Significant concern was also raised as council members compared the costs listed for other cities on a per unit cost versus the cost to Long Lake residents.
More information is needed to make an accurate comparison.
It is not known how much of the total storm water cost is reflected in these costs or if part of it is funded by general taxes. SEH will bring details that are more broken out for further study of this plan. SEH consultant, Marty Rye gave the Council members some thoughts about this. One, the storm water management plan is an answer to a state issued mandate. Secondly, Long Lake will be restored and additional water will be diverted away from the lake.