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COUNCIL MINUTES OCTOBER 28, 1996 Council Member Kuether moved to return this item to Staff for presentation at a future meeting together with a site plan. Council Member Lyden seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Consideration of Resolution No. 96 - 144, Receiving Report and Calling Hearing on Trunk Utilities Improvement, 35W/TH 49 Interchange Commercial Development Area - Mr. Ahrens explained that the feasibility report for providing utility service to this area is complete, and according to Minnesota State Statutes 429 and Lino Lakes City Charter, Council will receive the report and schedule a public hearing. Thus the public hearing is scheduled for the November 25, 1996 Council meeting. Council Member Bergeson asked about the amendment to the City Charter regarding treatment of areas near the interchange. Mr. Ahrens indicated that all of the subject property is exempt from Charter provisions. Mr. Wessel agreed that the property owners must be advised of how their property is affected by governing regulations. Council Member Kuether moved to adopt Resolution No. 96 - 144, as presented. Council Member Neal seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Resolution No. 96 - 144 can be found at the end of these minutes. Consideration of Accepting Proposal for a Street Reconstruction Plan - Mr. Ahrens explained that Council and the Charter Commission met recently to discuss reconstruction of City streets. A result of that meeting was a motion adopted by the Charter Commission requesting the City Engineer to prepare a Street Reconstruction Plan. Mr. Ahrens added that Staff received a proposal from BRW, Inc. to prepare a Street Reconstruction Plan for the not -to -exceed amount of $11,990. The Plan will review existing street data in the City's pavement management system, conduct a field review, prioritize the streets for reconstruction, and prepare cost estimates. The Plan will be very useful in selecting streets for reconstruction per Council and Charter Commission direction and assist the City in the future for possible projects. Council Member Neal asked what is involved in preparing a street reconstruction plan. Mr. Ahrens reiterated an evaluation would include prioritization and include cost estimates. Council Member Kuether asked how this fits in with the City's transportation plan. Mr. Ahrens indicated that this is a separate issue. Council Member Bergeson pointed out that this matter began with creation of a test case for street improvements through meeting with the Charter Commission. He noted the importance of such a Plan in the future. Council Member Kuether moved to approve the proposal for a street reconstruction plan. Council Member Bergeson seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. OLD BUSINESS - None. NEW BUSINESS 10