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COUNCIL MINUTES JULY 14, 1997 schedule to complete expansion this year, in late May the City ordered preparation of a feasibility report in late may to determine the construction costs and assessments associated with installing City utilities to serve that portion of Lilac Street. Mr. Ahrens addressed the Council, recapping the conditions which make this project unique. He stated that property located on the north side of Lilac Street is outside the MUSA area while property located south of Lilac is within MUSA Additionally, Lilac Street is a dividing line between that portion of the City governed by the City Charter with respect to assessments and that portion which is Charter -exempt. Therefore, it has been determined that extension of the Lilac Street sewer and water utilities should proceed according to the guidelines of Minnesota Statute Chapter 429, which apply to properties not within the jurisdiction of the City Charter. Mr. Ahrens added that options and recommendations regarding further action on this project will be addressed under Agenda Item 3A, Consideration of Resolution No. 97 - 82, Ordering Improvement and Preparation of Plans and Specifications, Lilac Street Utility Extension. Mr. Powell, TKDA, summarized for the Council information contained in the feasibility report, stating that the City has two (2) options with respect to providing utility service to the south side of Lilac Street --one option along 4th Avenue and the other along Apollo Drive, which have in place sanitary sewer and water main. Mr. Powell indicated 4th Avenue was the favored option, due to minimum property disturbance in the extension process. Additionally, Mr. Powell pointed out that ample easement is available along 4th Avenue for installation of the utilities. With respect to the water main, consideration was given to servicing subject properties through loop water mains which allow for more efficient service. Mr. Powell explained that a minimum of pavement removal would be necessary on the west side of Apollo Drive to connect the water main. The cost estimate for construction of the sanitary sewer is $45,392; for the water main, $59,030. Mr. Powell pointed out that some credit will be given as a result of installation of 12 -inch water main pipe, since this is considered a trunk improvement. Removal and restoration costs are estimated to be $29,600. The following is a summary of the overall project costs: Construction cost $134,022 30% contingency administration factor 40,207 Easements 2,500 Total $176,729 Mr. Powell explained that a unit assessment process would be implemented, based on property area. The total amount of assessment to property owners is estimated to be $424,302. Assessments, connection timing and Charter/Chapter 429 issues were discussed at the July 2, 1997 neighborhood meeting, which was attended by representatives of Moline Concrete Products and Arsenal Sand. Under Chapter 429, the project can be ordered at this time as it would not be subject to a waiting period. 4