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COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 22, 1996 specifications, and order the advertisement for bids for the construction of the pumphouse. This well is located on the south side of Birch Street west of 12th Avenue. Council Member Neal moved to adopt Resolution No. 96 - 03. Council Member Kuether seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Resolution No. 96 - 03 can be found at the end of these minutes. Consideration of Resolution No. 96 - 04 Ordering Improvement, Approve Plans and Specifications and Order Advertisement for Bids, Fourth Avenue Trunk Utilities - Mr. Ahrens explained that Mr. Powell was scheduled to present this agenda item, however Mr. Powell is sick. This project involves the extension of trunk sanitary sewer and watermain along Fourth Avenue and Lilac Street to serve the Behm's Century Farm Subdivision. The plans and specifications for this project were ordered by the City Council on August 14, 1995. Construction of these improvements is scheduled to begin in the spring of 1996. The contract for this project will be awarded only after the developer of the subdivision submits adequate financial security for the assessments to pay for the improvements. A copy of the advertisement for bids has been sent to the Quad Press for publication contingent upon the City Council's action tonight. Council Member Kuether moved to adopt Resolution No. 96 - 04. Council Member Neal seconded the motion. Council Member Bergeson asked if Mr. Ahrens statement regarding securities for this subdivision should be included in the motion. Mr. Ahrens said this could be included in the motion, however, it is not necessary because the City has the ability to reject all bids. Council Member Kuether asked why the securities are not in place. Mr. Ahrens explained that there has been some discussion about selling the property to another developer. There has been a lot of discussion on this matter, however, Mr. Schumacher talked with Mr. Uhde last evening and was told there is only about a 5% chance that he will sell the subdivision. Voting on the motion, motion carried unanimously. Resolution No. 96 - 04 can be found at the end of these minutes. Consideration of Resolution No. 96 - 05 Ordering Preparation of Report on Improvement, Birch Street Watermain - Mr. Ahrens explained that this is also Mr. Powell's presentation. The Comprehensive Water System Plan calls for the extension of a trunk watermain to the ease side of I35E to provide service for future development needs and to link the well and elevated storage tank in the Clearwater Creek area to the remainder of the City system. This improvement would increase the integrity of the City's water system and would allow easier maintenance of the wells. Mr. Ahrens PAGE 29