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• COUNCIL MINUTES FEBRUARY 23, 1998 Council Member Dahl asked how wide the parkway will be at the entrance to the complex. Mr. Ahrens explained that there are two driving lanes at the entrance, equal to 24 feet, with the median being 8 to 10 feet in width, narrowing gradually at the eastern end. Council Member Lyden reiterated his concerns, suggesting that construction plans in certain areas of the proposed complex do not allow for a true parkway diminishing the quality of the overall project. Council Member Bergeson suggested that a "parkway" can be accomplished through plantings on either side of a roadway. Council Member Lyden moved to deny Resolution No. 98 - 19, as presented. Motion failed for lack of a second. Council Member Bergeson moved to adopt Resolution No. 98 - 19, as presented. Mayor Sullivan seconded the motion. Motion carried, with Council Member Lyden voting no. Resolution No. 98 - 19 can be found at the end of these minutes. Consideration of Resolution No. 98 - 20, Ware Road Reconstruction, Approve Plans and Specifications, and Order Advertisement for Bids - Mr. Ahrens explained that the reconstruction of Ware Road began approximately one year ago with the feasibility report prepared and received by Council in May. A public hearing was held on June 23, and Council ordered preparation of plans and specifications. Further Council action is now required to allow for advertisement to receive bids. Mr. Ahrens reminded the group of the dire need for repair to Ware Road, which is proposed to be 32 feet in width from Arrowhead Drive to Ash Street (County Road J) and 36 feet wide from Arrowhead to Birch to allow for parking on the east side. He also pointed out that utilities on Ware Road will be extended from Coyote Trail south to Ash Street in concurrence with road reconstruction. A sanitary lift station is proposed for location south of 62nd Street in order to minimize sewer depth. The water main will extend from Ash Street to Linda Avenue and Coyote Trail. Since the subject section of Ware Road lies outside the MUSA boundary, no connections can take place until (1) the Comprehensive Plan process provides for MUSA designation, or (2) a property owner experiences a failed septic system with no possibility for its reconstruction. The estimated project construction cost is $1,295,000 with associated engineering and administrative expenses of approximately $388,500, for a total project cost of approximately $1,683,500. • Mr. Ahrens added that a roadway wider than 32 feet would pose additional impact to wetlands, as well as require additional rights-of-way and additional tree removal. He stated that following