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AGENDA ITEM NO. 7 STAFF ORIGINATOR: David Ahrens, City Engineer/Publc Works Director DATE: November 22, 1996 TOPIC: PUBLIC HEARING, 35W/TH 49 Interchange Corn Development Area Trunk Utilities INTRODUCTION: On October 28, 1996, the City Council accepted the feasibility report and cal a public hearing for the 35W/49 Interchange Commercial Development Area Trunk Utility Project. The proposed project will provide water and sanitary sewer service to the property south of 35W adjacent to Lake Drive (refer to Exhibit A). The proper notices have been mailed and published notifying property owners of the public hearing per State Statutes. In a separate agenda item under the City Engineers Report, Council will be asked to consider ordering the project and preparation of plans and specifications. BACKGROUND; This interchange has received a lot of interest from developers to construct commercial and light industrial businesses. Also, the City is currently studying the concept of developing a Town Center at the southeast quadrant of the 35W/49 interchange. It is necessary that watermain and sanitary sewer be extended to serve the properties on the south side of 35W in order for the commercial and light industrial projects to move ahead. Proposed Improvements The proposed improvements include the construction of approximately 4,400 feet of sanitary sewer and watermain. Construction will start at the south end of`ti utility jacking under 35W to be completed by the Centennial Middle School U.y Project. The utilities will extend north along the south side of 35W and the Oasis gas station to the west side of Lake Drive. The utilities are sized appropriately to accommodate ultimate development of the properties in this area., Refer to Exhibit B1 and B2 for location of proposed improvements.