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AGENDA ITEM 7Di • STAFF ORIGINATOR: James E. Studenski, City Engineer COUNCIL MEETING DATE: January 13, 2003 TOPIC: Resolution No. 03 -05, Authorizing Preparation of Plans and Specifications for 62nd Street Sanitary Sewer and Watermain. VOTE REQUIRED: Simple majority to authorize plans and specifications BACKGROUND: Due to the continued development and growth of the area increasing the traffic on this roadway and the deteriorating condition of 62nd Street between Ware Road and Red Maple Lane, the City Council authorized the preparation of plans and specifications for street and storm sewer reconstruction. The City has allowed 60 days to elapse following the Public Hearing before any further action is taken on the sanitary sewer and watermain portion of the proposed project as required by the City Charter. The City has received petitions from the residents addressing several issues (copies attached). The summary of the petitions is as follows: 16 of 18 residents oppose road assessments. 15 of 18 residents oppose storm sewer assessments. 10 of 17 residents request sanitary sewer and water are installed. Additionally, the residents requested design considerations of a 28 -foot roadway (13 of 19), parking not be allowed (14 of 19), elimination of the walking path (13 of 19), saving of trees, and utility extension onto Red Maple Lane. In accordance with the City Charter, if a majority of the owners petition against such improvement, then "the Council shall not make such improvement at the expense of the property benefited." Since MSA funding doesn't cover 100% of the street and storm sewer costs, the proposed assessment of $72,000 would be an additional cost to the Surface Water Management fund or require a referendum. A majority of the residents have petitioned for sanitary sewer and watermain and in accordance with the City Charter, would be assessed for the improvements. Therefore, it is staffs recommendation to authorize the preparation of plans and specifications for the sanitary sewer and watermain improvements. OPTIONS: 1. Adopt Resolution 03 -05, Authorizing the Preparation of Plans and Specifications for Sanitary Sewer and Watermain Improvements. 2. Return to staff for further review. RECOMMENDATION: • Option No. 1 - Staff recommends Resolution No. 03 -05 be adopted.