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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 17, 2021 The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Torkelson. Ayes (5). Nays (0). Resolution adopted. TRANSITION OF CITY ENGINEER The Public Works Director stated that Mark Kasma has served as the City Engineer since Bolton and Menk was appointed as the City's consulting engineering firm in 2019. He reported that Mr. Kasma informed staff early this year that he would be retiring by the end of 2021, and since that time Eric Seaburg has been performing most of the City Engineer duties so that a smooth transition can be made following Mr. Kasma's retirement. He explained that Mr. Seaburg has managed the last two years of street projects in Little Canada and has begun work on the next year's project areas. He stated that staff has been happy with his work quality and staff recommends that Eric Seaburg be appointed as City Engineer. Mark Kasma, Bolton & Menk, thanked the Council and staff and noted that he enjoyed working in Little Canada. He stated that Eric Seaburg will be a great replacement. McGraw introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOL UTION NO. 2021-11-131— APPOINTING ERIC SEAB UR G, P.E., WITH BOL TON & MENKAS CITY ENGINEER EFFECTIVE NOVEMBER 17, 2021 The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Keis. Ayes (5). Nays (0). Resolution adopted. RECEIVE FEASIBILITY REPORTS & CALL FOR PUBLIC HEARINGS FOR 2022 STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS The City Engineer explained that Yorkton Ridge, Maple Lane, and a small portion of Jackson Street north of Labore Avenue are included in the City's five-year Capital Improvement Plan. He stated that these are low -volume residential streets that have aged to the point where rehabilitation is recommended. He noted that a feasibility report detailing the proposed projects has been prepared. He stated that neighborhood meetings were held for each project area, and they were fairly well attended and there was no opposition to the projects moving forward. He reported that some residents had concerns about heaving that has occurred and he noted that will be addressed. The City Engineer stated that the proposed improvements to Yorkton Ridge, Maple Lane, and Jackson Street include full depth reclamation with new asphalt paving, minor curb repairs, and minor/spot improvements to the underground utility systems, which includes the City's watermain, storm sewer, and sanitary sewer infrastructure. He noted these systems have been inspected and can last another pavement cycle. The City Engineer reported that the estimated overall project cost for Yorkton Ridge is: $302,175, and the estimated overall project cost for Maple Lane — Jackson Street is $299,710. He explained that the street improvements would be funded through the City's Infrastructure Capital Improvement Fund and special assessments. Fifty percent of street -related project costs are 2