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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 20, 2019 sanitary sewer manhole adjustments and infiltration and inflow repairs, and stone sewer structure improvements. She reported that a neighborhood meeting was held to present the proposed improvement to the residents on October 29, and the majority of those in attendance were in favor of the improvements. She stated that after the meeting, City staff added an optional sidewalk along the south side of the roadway from Centerville Road to Desoto since the route is identified in the City's Parks and Recreation Master Plan. The Assistant City Engineer stated the estimated overall project cost is $964,494, which includes an optional sidewalk along the south side of Allen Avenue from Centerville Road to Desoto Street with an estimated cost of $282,679. Keis clarified that the cost of the sidewalk would be paid by the City and not assessed. The Assistant City Engineer stated that the City has an assessment policy and each unit cost for Allen Avenue improvements would be approximately $2,550. She stated that the homeowner's association is considering also having the private cul-de-sacs improved along with Allen, but the association would be responsible for the entire cost for the cul-de-sacs. Montour asked if there was right-of-way along Allen Avenue. The Engineer stated the City has 60 feet of right-of-way along - - - - - - - - - - - - - Allen Avenue, -so- there is room to add a -sidewalk.- She -stated that they - need to have a decision from the homeowner's association no later than January 8, 2020 on whether they want to include the cul-de-sacs in the City's project. The City Administrator reported that he is looking for some outside funding sources to help with the sidewalk costs. McGraw introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOL UTION NO. 2019-11-133 — ACCEPT THE FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR 2020 ALLENA VENUE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT & CALL FOR IMPROVEMENT HEARING ON JANUARY 8, 2020 AT 7.30PM The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Montour. Ayes (4). Fischer abstained. Nays (0). Resolution declared adopted. CONTRACT FOR The Finance Director explained that the five-year contract with the current AUDIT SERVICES audit firm, CliftonLarsonAllen LLP ended after the 2018 audit, and per the City's Financial Policies, consultant performance should be conducted at a minimum every five years to ensure that services are being provided at an appropriate of level and price. She explained that five proposals were received, with pricing option for both the audit firm preparing the CAFR 11