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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM 6B STAFF ORIGINATOR: Michael Grochala MEETING DATE: August 14, 2017 TOPIC: Consider Resolution No. 17-83, Authorizing Preparation of Plans and Specifications, 2018 Street Reconstruction Project (West Shadow Lake & LaMotte Areas) VOTE REQUIRED: Simple Majority INTRODUCTION Staff is requesting council authorization to prepare plans and specifications for the 2018 Street Reconstruction Project. The proposed improvements consist of street, storm sewer, and sanitary sewer and potential water main improvements. BACKGROUND On June 12, 2017 the City Council held a public hearing and took action to adopt Resolution No. 17-54 approving the 5 Year Street Reconstruction Plan (2017 – 2021) and provide preliminary authorization for the issuance of $5,124,000 in General Obligation Bonds. The plan includes the proposed reconstruction of the West Shadow Lake and LaMotte areas in 2018. 4th Avenue (north of Main), Diane Street, 81 St., Elbe St. and Danube St (North Area Improvements) are proposed for reconstruction in 2021. The plan was subject to a reverse referendum process which allows city residents to submit a petition to request an election on the plan. The petitioning period closed on July 12, 2017 and no petition was received. As a result the council may consider moving forward with the proposed 2018 improvements. There are certain procedural steps that the City Council will take action on during a public improvement process. The steps include, but are not limited to, the following: 1. Council Authorizes Preparation of Plans and Specifications. This is the action being taken Monday night. This approves the contract with WSB to perform the work necessary to design and deliver a project for bidding. 2. Council Authorizes initiation of easement/land acquisition, if necessary. The need for easements and/or land acquisitions will be dependent on design considerations and construction limits developed through the process.