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1 1 1 Mr. Tesch explained that all required public hearings and studies regarding the transfer have been completed. A legal opinion and a resolution has been submitted by Mr. Tom Creighton, attorney for North Central Cable Communications Commission. The legal opinion is favorable for the transfer. All eight (8) cities in the franchise area must approve the transfer before the transfer can be completed. Council Member Elliott moved to adopt Resolution No. 92 - 93 approving the transfer of ownership per the recommendation of the North Suburban Cable Communications Commission and its legal counsel. Council Member Bergeson seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Resolution No. 92 - 93 can be found at the end of these minutes. ENGINEER'S REPORT Consideration of Resolution No. 92 - 88 Approving Plans and specifications and Ordering Advertisement for Bids for Birch Street Underpass (Bids to be received August 5, 1992 and awarded August 10, 1992.) Bids were originally received on this project on July 8, 1992 and they were well over the estimate and the budget. Bids were rejected. Since that time, the project has been re- evaluated and redesigned. Most significantly, Anoka County has agreed to allow Birch Street to be closed down and detoured during construction, thereby saving significant traffic control cost and improving the contractor's productivity. These two (2) factors will significantly lower the bid amount. The redesigned project still includes some related /desirable construction. The trunk watermain crossing of Birch Street will be constructed with this project to enjoy the lower costs associated with an open cut of Birch Street with the detour in place. The appropriate cost of the watermain improvements will be paid for by the trunk watermain fund. A storm sewer to convey Birch Wood Acres water past the underpass is also necessary. Repair of the storm sewer immediately west of the underpass is also included as this storm sewer has settled over the City's watermain trench. The total cost of these individual projects is estimated to be bid at $83,810.00. With overhead costs, the total project cost is estimated to be $100,710.00. Funding sources for the project were outlined and the issue of the pedestrian security was also discussed. It was noted that similar underpasses are operating without lighting. There are several lighting options available and if lighting is determined to be necessary, these improvements can be added later at no greater cost than would be incurred at this time. Birch Street is anticipated to be closed on September 8, 1992 to PAGE 3 14/