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COUNCIL MINUTES NOVEMBER 24, 1997 Council Awards Bid Construction Begins Substantial Completion February 23, 1998 May, 1998 July, 1998 Council Member Lyden expressed concern that the parkway is diminished considerably from the original concept. Mr. Ahrens indicated that Council Member Lyden comments will be passed along to Dennis Rebner and Brian Wessel, in addition to having already relayed this information to Ms. Devine. Mr. Ahrens added that his design will reflect any recommended changes. Council Member Kuether moved to adopt Resolution No. 97 - 167, as presented. Council Member Bergeson seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Resolution No. 97 - 167 can be found at the end of these minutes. Consideration of Resolution No. 97 - 168, Receive Feasibility Report, Lilac Street Trunk Utility Project - Mr. Ahrens stated that the City of Lino Lakes received a petition from Mr. Gary Udhe, the developer of the proposed additions to the Behm's Century Farm subdivision to provide public utilities. City Staff directed OSM & Associates to prepare a feasibility report on the installation of trunk sanitary sewer and water main improvements along Lilac Street and into proposed Behm's Century Farm 4th, 5th and 6th Additions. A lift station is proposed toward the north end of the project area which would provide sewer service north of this location. OSM & Associates has completed the feasibility report which includes an estimate of probable construction costs and preliminary assessment rolls. It is anticipated that the developer will petition the City to waive the public hearing for this project. Mr. Ahrens stated that the requested action at this time is for Council to accept the feasibility report. Mr. Ahrens explained that estimated project costs are $626,430 plus a 10% contingency and 30% legal, engineering and administrative costs, for a total $895,795. Financing is proposed to be by special assessments to the developer. Mr. Uhde would be responsible for 100% of the lateral cost of this project. The total amount of the funding would be approximately $600,000. The approximate amount of funding which would be provided by the City is $300,000. This City funding would come from the City's Area and Unit Fund. The project schedule is proposed as follows: Order Improvements Approve Plans & Specifications Accept Bids Begin Construction Substantial Completion December 8, 1997 January 26, 1998 February, 1998 April, 1998 June, 1998 Council Member Bergeson asked if lift stations are engineered into a project with an eye toward future development in order to avoid installation on a piecemeal basis. Mr. Ahrens explained that the ultimate service area from this project was determined by the feasibility investigation, 16