Proposed projects in a few areas were denied because those areas met the city standard or it wasn't worth it financially. The council won't give final authorization for the work until it determines how to foot the bill. The city has lobbied state legislators for funding, but won't know whether it will get the money until the end of the session. Even if Eagan doesn't get state money, the city won't levy a tax against storm victims. Other potential funding sources including selling North Park, a largely vacant piece of tax forfeited land, or instituting an additional storm-water fee on utility bills.
Many homeowners are eager for the improvements.
But residents in neighborhoods left in limbo are worried. I'm really nervous about it,'' said Dick Radman. Many homeowners have challenged the city to rethink the 1 percent standard, since some homes that met that standard still flooded in July. Awada said she wants to make sure the flooding never happens again.