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COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 11, 1996 Council Member Lyden asked that, presuming there will be an agreement, is there a time constraint on when the money is available for the capital improvement. Mr. Brown explained that MnDOT would need to receive a set of plans for the extension of Apollo Drive within five (5) years of the agreement. Once the plans are received, the City may have to wait a year or two before funding is available. Mr. Brown said that MnDOT may be in a position to turnback that portion of Highway #49 by November 1, 1996. If the turnback agreement is approved for that date, the City will have five (5) years to apply for turnback funding. Mr. Brown was asked about the life of this particular portion of Highway #49. He said that it was overlaid about two (2) years ago and the life expectancy is about seven (7) years. Mr. Schumacher asked what are the future plans for the I -35W interchange at Lake Drive. Mr. Brown said that MnDOT does not have any plans for the interchange. The condition of the bridge is monitored annually, a traffic count traffic is done every other year and accidents are reviewed annually. None of the indicators that cause MnDOT to start doing something have not yet happened. The interchange is adequate. Mayor Landers thanked Mr. Brown for coming this evening. Council Member Bergeson moved to return the matter to staff and requested a report containing the information previously requested be brought back to the City Council on April 8, 1996. Council Member Kuether seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Consideration of Resolution No. 96 - 02 Awarding Construction Contract, Marshan Lake Condominiums Street and Utility Improvements - Mr. Ahrens explained that on January 18, 1996, 13 sealed bids were received and read aloud. The low bid was from C. W. Houle, Inc. for a total of $564,368.40. The high bid was $707,345.81. The engineers estimate was $648,897.00. A bid alternate was included in the bid specification. The alternate is for an extension of sewer service to a couple of residences south of Aqua Lane. If these residents do wish to connect, separate agreements with each homeowner will be required. Mr. Ahrens explained that C. W. Houle, Inc. has completed a number of other projects in Lino Lakes and is capable of performing the work required for this improvement. Mr. Ahrens explained that a major portion of the project will be funded by the developer of the Marshan Lake Condominium improvement and the petitioning properties. The work should begin in April and should be completed in July. Mr. Ahrens recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 96 - 02 awarding the bid to C. W. Houle, Inc. Mr. Hawkins recommended that the bid not be awarded until a completed and signed development contract from the developer Roger Hokanson has been accepted by the City. A draft of the development contract was received in his office this past Thursday or PAGE 7