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• • COUNCIL MINUTES AUGUST 25, 1997 Funding for the wear course will be provided by the respective subdivision developers, and the trail paving will be funded by Community Development Block Grant funds and Dedicated Park Funds. Mr. Ahrens stated that Staff recommended adoption of Resolution No. 97 - 97. Council Member Lyden moved to adopt Resolution No. 97 - 97, as presented. Council Member Bergeson seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Resolution No. 97 - 97 can be found at the end of these minutes. Consideration of Resolution No. 97 - 98, Order Improvement and Preparation of Plans and Specifications, Ware Road Reconstruction Project - Mr. Ahrens explained that this project began in March of 1997 when a feasibility report was ordered by Council. The report was prepared by OSM and received by Council on May 12, 1997. A public hearing was held on June 23, 1997, for the proposed improvements. Mr. Ahrens added that the road surface of Ware Road is in need of major repair. Utilities on Ware Road should be extended from Coyote Trail south to Ash Street concurrently with the street reconstruction. Currently there is no sanitary sewer or water main in this location. Residents in this area are currently using private wells and septic systems. Since the close of the public hearing on June 23, 1997, City Staff has received petitions from residents of Ware Road against the street utility assessments. Ware Road requires ongoing City maintenance, and does not meet the current City standards of municipal State Aid standards for existing or anticipated traffic. A combination bicycle and pedestrian trail is also proposed along the east side of Ware Road which would accommodate all pedestrian and bicycle traffic currently using the existing street. Mr. Ahrens stated that the proposed project will replace the existing rural street with an urban section utilizing curb and gutter. The roadside swale will be regraded to improve lot drainage. Two ponds will be required to handle roadway runoff, and are proposed to be located along existing County ditches although they will require easements. At the time the street is being replaced, the project will extend the utilities from Coyote Trail south to Ash Street. Currently the MUSA boundary is not extended along that section of Ware Road; but it is anticipated that the boundary will be extended to include this area in the near future. The design life of the road is estimated at 25 to 50 years. Placing utilities at the time of street construction will minimize the need to disturb the street surface for subsequent utility installation. Mr. Ahrens stated that the total estimated construction cost is $1,341,000. With the cost of permanent easements plus 10% contingency, the total project cost comes to $1.925,000. The cost of this project must be borne by City, State Aid and developer funds in the absence of residents consent to assessment. • Staff recommended adoption of Resolution No. 97 - 98. 23