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COUNCIL MINUTES AUGUST 12,1996 Council Member Neal moved to approve a conditional permanent full-time employment offer to Michael Rumpsa as a Lino Lakes police officer. Council Member Bergeson seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT, DAVID AHRENS Consideration of Resolution No. 96 - 91 Approving Plans and Specifications and Ordering Advertisement for Bids, Centennial Middle School Street and Utility Improvements - Mr. Ahrens reminded Council that it had previously ordered the improvement and preparation of plans and specifications for the Centennial Middle School Street and Utility Improvements. He pointed out that the plans and specifications are now complete, and Council approval is required in order to advertise for bids. By way of background Mr. Ahrens explained that the proposed watermain and sanitary sewer would be extended from the north side of135W south along the 4th Avenue alignment to serve the school project and adjoining properties. The watermain would be looped to the existing watermain in Elm Street to provide adequate water supply. The proposed sanitary sewer is designed to provide service to the school and adjoining properties, including land to the northeast (Town Center area). Service stubs would be installed to adjoining parcels of land to accommodate future development. Additionally, the proposed road is designed for 9 -ton strength with turn and acceleration lanes at the school entrance and along Lake Drive. The road tapers down to a 32 -foot -wide roadway at the west end. Landscaping, including red maple and hackberries, is proposed along Elm Street, as well as berming on the south side of Elm to buffer the road from the residential area on the south. Mr. Ahrens explained that, assuming approval of this project at this time, the balance of the schedule for this project is as follows: Bid Opening Council Awards Contract Construction Begins Substantial Completion September 12, 1996 September 23, 1996 October 7, 1996 July, 1997 Assessments are proposed to properties receiving benefit from these improvements, including the School District, with the City assuming responsibility for oversizing of watermains and sanitary sewer. The Engineer's estimated total cost of this project is $912,000. Council Member Lyden asked what size trees are proposed for the landscaping, and whether or not nearby neighbors have been consulted. Mr. Ahrens indicated that he had not been able to meet with neighbors, but would be willing to do so. He added that a 2-1/2" caliper tree is proposed, which should average approximately 10 feet in height. Boulevard trees are proposed for screening. 10