08/25/1997 Council Minutes - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Search

COUNCIL MINUTES AUGUST 25, 1997 Council Member Neal asked for further clarification of how the project will be funded. Mr. Ahrens responded that the funding will consist of City funds for utility work, and the balance from State Aid plus $98,000 from the Miller South Glen project developer. Council Member Neal requested information regarding the proposed schedule for actual project construction. Mr. Ahrens responded that construction would not begin until May of 1998. Council Member Lyden asked for clarification regarding the proposed trail. Mr. Ahrens responded that the proposed location of the trail is on the east side of the roadway, pursuant to the wishes of the residents. Council Member Bergeson asked about the existing portion of trail on the west side. Mr. Ahrens indicated that it will be abandoned with the entire trail on the east side. Council Member Bergeson asked how much money presently comprises the State Aid fund. Mr. Ahrens stated that the fund consists of $790,000, and that next year s allotment of from $350,000 to $400,000 can also be used. Council Member Lyden moved to adopt Resolution No. 97 - 98, as presented. Council Member Neal seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Resolution No. 97 - 98 can be found at the end of these minutes. Mr. Ahrens expressed his appreciation for Council s cooperation and is causing this project to go forward. Consideration of Resolution No. 97 - 99, Approve Plans and Specifications and Order Advertisement for Bids, Lilac Street Utility Extension - Mr. Ahrens explained that on July 28, 1997 Council ordered the preparations of plans and specifications to install sanitary sewer and water main along Lilac Street from Fourth Avenue to Apollo Drive. These plans and specifications are complete, and Staff is asking the Council to approve the plans so that bids can be solicited. Mr. Ahrens stated that the bid opening is scheduled for Friday, September 19, 1997, and it is expected that Staff will request Council to consider awarding a contract at the Monday, September 22, 1997 Council Meeting. If the contract is awarded, work will begin in late September and will be completed by the end of October. Staff recommended that Resolution No. 97 - 99 be adopted. Council Member Bergeson asked how far the proposed extension will go. Mr. Ahrens explained that the water main extension will go along the south side of Lilac from Fourth Avenue to Apollo, creating a loop. Sanitary sewer terminates just short of Apollo. 24