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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 11, 2013 555 LITTLE CANADA ROAD UTILITY IMPROVEMENT The Administrator noted that the action before the Council this evening is to accept Maplewood's feasibility report for this improvement and call for a public hearing to present the improvement to the impacted Little Canada property owners. There was discussion that the Little Canada property owners are aware of the project and had been invited to various meetings by the City of Maplewood. Blesener noted that if the majority Little Canada property owners do not support an improvement, it has been the City's practice to not proceed. He asked about that scenario in this case. The City Administrator pointed out that it is Maplewood's intention to proceed with this project in 2014. The Public Works Superintendent discussed the Complete Streets Plan that Maplewood has adopted for their street improvement projects which includes a narrow street design, sidewalks, bump -outs for parking, and rain water gardens in boulevard areas. The Superintendent indicated that given some concerns relative to sidewalks, the sidewalk portion of this improvement has been scaled back. The Council discussed the annexation issue as well as the timing of the improvement hearing. The Administrator suggested that he have some additional discussions with the Maplewood City Manager, and bring a recommendation back to the Council at the next meeting. Council agreed. The City Administrator reported that given the Little Canada Road improvement which is currently underway, the City Engineer has recommended that water main and sanitary sewer be extended to the lot at 555 Little Canada Road. Undertaking the utility improvement at this time will preclude the necessity for digging up the street at a later date when the lot is developed. The Engineer has discussed this with the property owner, who has submitted a 100% petition requesting the improvement. The property owner is agreeable to paying the entire cost, and is seeking that the property be assessed for that cost. The Administrator indicated the assessment is proposed to be spread for 10 years at an interest rate of 4.5% similar to other projects being assessed this year. Montour introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 2013 -9 -158 — DECLARING THE ADEQUACY OF THE PETITION FOR 555 LITTLE CANADA ROAD UTILITY IMPROVEMENT AND ORDERING PREPARATION OF FEASIBILITY REPORT 6