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CITY COUNCIL • AGENDA ITEM 6F (i) STAFF ORIGINATOR: MEETING DATE: TOPIC: VOTE REQUIRED INTRODUCTION Michael Grochala July 23, 2012 Consideration of Resolution No. 12 -70 Approving Plans & Specifications and Authorizing Advertisement for Bids, Lake/Main & Birch/Ware Intersection Improvements Simple Majority Staff is requesting council action to approve the plans and authorize advertisement for bids for the intersection improvements. The improvements include installation of traffic signals, road widening, median placement, storm sewer installation and roadway resurfacing. The project schedule is as follows: July 23, 2012 August 30, 2012 • September 10, 2012 October 1, 2012 June, 2013 BACKGROUND Approve Plans & Authorize Advertisement for Bids Open Bids Consider Award of Contract Start Construction Construction Complete The City Council authorized the final design preparation of plans and specifications for the Lake Drive /Main Street and Birch Street/Ware Road Intersection improvements on January 21, 2011 (Resolution No. 11 -06 and 11 -07). The final design has been completed, reviewed and approved by the City, Anoka County and the Minnesota Department of Transportation (Mn/DOT). Funding for the project is being provided by Anoka County, and the City of Lino Lakes. The City's share of the project cost is approximately $1.8 million. The City funding will be provided primarily through the issuance of general obligation bonds authorized by a voter approved referendum in 2010. Water main installed under the new street segment on Sioux Lane will be funded by the City's trunk utility fund. RECOMMENDATION Staff is recommending adoption of Resolution No. 12 -70 approving plans and specifications and authorizing advertisement for bids. ATTACHMENTS 1. Resolution No 12 -70