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MEMO To: City of Little Canada From: Lee Elfering Subject: Marketplace Drive Sidewalk Date: August 8, 2003 Honorable Mayor and City Council The attached exhibit indicates the sidewalk improvements for the Market Place Drive area. We are proposing that the sidewalk construction be completed in two phases. The first phase would include construction of a plain concrete or colored concrete walk from the intersection of Market Place Drive and Little Canada Road to the north along the east right -of -way line of Market Place Drive. The sidewalk would be extended to the existing mall building north of the street. in addition, the sidewalk would be installed along the south curb line of Market Place Drive east of Middle Street along the Metro Transit Bus Hub to the street crossing point adjacent to the new Garden Terrace building. The second phase, which we are proposing to have included in next year's improvements, would be construction of the remainder of the sidewalk shown along Market Place Drive, Middle Street, and around the storm water pond. Delaying the second phase of the sidewalk construction until next year will allow time for the development plan of the area to be finalized. This will allow modifications of the sidewalk to better serve the area if necessary. It should also be noted that the City has applied for a grant to assist in the reconstruction of Middle Street and the second phase of the sidewalk construction. At this time, no decision on the grant application has been received. The plans and specifications for the sidewalk construction have been completed. We are requesting that the City Council approve the plans and bidding of the first phase of the work. Depending on the type of sidewalk constructed, it is possible that the first phase of the sidewalk improvements could be constructed for under $50,000, which would allow the City under state law to receive quotes for the work without advertisement. A minimum of three quotes will be obtained to ensure a competitive price is received. C: \WINDOWS \Temporary Internet Files \OLKFIA3 \MEMO- 080803 -CC Plan App..doc