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COUNCIL MINUTES JULY 28, 1997 Jill Schroeder, 432 Lilac, agreed with Mrs. Ramsden. Doug Ramsden, 518 Lilac, asked if road improvement is to be included in this project. Mr. Ahrens responded that the project is limited to installation of sewer and water. There being no further public input, Mayor Landers called for a motion to close the public hearing. Council Member Lyden moved to close the public hearing at 6:52 P.M. Council Member Neal seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. 6:30 P.M. - PUBLIC HEARING, LAKES ADDITIONS STREET IMPROVEMENTS, DAVID AHRENS Mr. Ahrens explained that the City Council accepted the feasibility report for the proposed reconstruction of the following streets: E. Shadow Lk. Drive Black Duck Drive Cul-de-sac Lantern Lane Black Duck Drive E. Shadow Lake Drive Lantern Circle Lantern Lane Cul-de-sac Partridge Place Black Duck Drive Black Duck Drive Black Duck Drive Birch Street 230' N. Crystal Court Black Duck Circle Black Duck Drive Cul-de-sac Mallard Lane Black Duck Drive Cul-de-sac Crystal Court Black Duck Drive Cul-de-sac This project consists of the total reconstruction of the subject streets to a 7 -ton design strength. Mr. Ahrens reminded Council that inception of this project occurred in September of 1996 when the Charter Commission and the City Council met to determine need for street reconstruction within Lino Lakes. Mr. Ahrens was directed at that time to compile a street reconstruction plan and recommendation for phasing this activity, which resulted in determination that the above streets are most needy. Mr. Ahrens was then directed to order a feasibility report with respect to street improvements in this area of the City. Mr. Dave Hahn, Senior Project Manager for SEH, prepared this report, which was accepted by Council on June 23, 1997. Mr. Ahrens summarized the Charter guidelines which come into play with respect to this project. First is the 60 -day waiting period which will follow the close of the public hearing. During this period, property owners will have the opportunity to petition the City against the project. If the majority of property owners is in favor of the project, it will go forward with all affected property owners assessed. If the majority petitions against the project, it will not go forward. Mr. Ahrens stated that if the project is met with favor of the property owners, it will then go to Citywide public vote on November 4, 1997. Mr. Hahn explained that analysis of soil at the location of existing roadways was completed as part of the feasibility report. Television of the sanitary sewers was performed, but not completed in time to be included in the current report. Mr. Hahn indicated that the study shows that the existing water main does not require replacement. However, the existing storm system is in poor condition and should be reconstructed. He further indicated that the streets are subject to poor drainage in a high water table area, which has significantly contributed to their considerable deterioration and need for reconstruction. Mr. Hahn stated that assessments take into account street costs of approximately $1,500,000, $191,000 for storm sewer reconstruction, and total sanitary sewer repair of $100,000 over 183 lots. He summarized the costs as follows: Street reconstruction assessed at $2,000 per lot, for a total of $366,000. Storm sewer reconstruction would be assessed at $1,045 per lot, based on the total construction cost of $191,000 over 183 lots. Mr. Hahn's study proposes that the cost of sanitary sewer repairs be borne by the Area and Unit Fund. Total elective City funds proposed for use in connection with this project would then amount to $1,232,800; total project cost $1,890,100.