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AGENDA ITEM 7C STAFF ORIGINATOR: James E. Studenski, City Engineer COUNCIL MEETING DATE: October 13, 2003 TOPIC: Public Hearings, 2004 -2005 Street Improvement Project, Shenandoah Area & West Shadow Lake Drive Area VOTE REQUIRED: 3/5 vote required to close hearing BACKGROUND: The City of Lino Lakes currently has over 99 miles of local streets that need to be maintained. In 1996, the city established a pavement management program to more efficiently monitor and allocate resources for ongoing maintenance of streets. The program, updated annually, includes condition ratings of each street to help prioritize rehabilitation and /or reconstruction of roadways in the city. As the City of Lino Lakes ages, the need for reconstruction of local streets is becoming a larger priority than it has in the past. Streets that are in poor condition or have storm drainage problems substantially increase city maintenance costs. The 2004 -2005 Street Improvement project will be funded by a combination of special assessments and general tax levies. Because a general tax levy is necessary to fund a portion of the costs associated with the referenced street improvements, the City must obtain voter approval prior to proceeding with such improvements. The referendum is scheduled for voting on November 4, 2003. The total estimated cost of the project is $3,615,000.00. The Shenandoah Area is scheduled for construction in 2004. This covers Hokah Drive South, Hokah Court, Arrowhead Drive (from Ware Road to approximately 1,295 feet East), Totem Trail, Rice Court, and Sioux Lane (from Hokah Drive to approximately 160 feet West). This area is currently served by sanitary sewer. Extending utilities are not a part of the project. However, if the street reconstruction project does move forward, the City will set up a meeting with the residents to discuss the extension of watermain to their area. The West Shadow Lake Drive Area is scheduled for construction in 2005. This covers West Shadow Lake Drive (North of Birch Street), Shadow Court, and Sandpiper Drive. No City utilities exist in this area and are not part of the project. However, if the street reconstruction project does move forward, the City will set up a meeting with the residents to discuss the extension of sanitary sewer and watermain to their area.