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COUNCIL MINUTES NOVEMBER 23, 1998 Council Member Lyden noted a feasibility study should not guarantee a road. The State Aid fund is a finite amount of money. There are many State Aid roads that need improvements, such as Elm Street. Mr. Powell stated Elm Street would be the next street scheduled for reconstruction if 62nd Street is not done. Council Member Dahl expressed concern regarding spending two (2) years of State Aid funding for one road. Mr. Powell stated the City will not have to borrow future years funding from MSA. The allotment for the year 2000 should cover the costs. He noted the City does have the option to borrow ahead if necessary. Council Member Dahl asked for the estimated cost of the reconstruction. Mr. Powell indicated the costs will be approximately $800,000. Council Member Dahl stated the improvements will have to wait until January, 1999, for the allotment. Mr. Powell verified that two (2) years of State Aid funding will be needed. Council Member Dahl asked about the 25% allowed to maintain roads. Mr. Powell stated the 25% for maintenance is over and above that amount. The City is allowed 25% for maintenance without any required paper work. Council Member Bergeson asked for verification that the reconstruction would be from Ware Road to Red Maple Lane. Mr. Powell indicated that is correct. Mayor Sullivan noted that current plans for the extension of West Shadow Lake Drive includes a cul-de-sac that would keep traffic from Birch Street from coming south to 62 Street. This cul-de- sac will be a temporary situation. The City always has the option to leave the cul-de-sac. Mr. Powell stated currently there are approximately 380 trips on 62nd Street per day. The new subdivision would create another 220 trips per day. He suggested the City at least develop a trail parallel to the roadway to get pedestrian traffic of the road. Council Member Neal asked what the cost will be to residents. Mr. Powell stated the Council determines what the assessments will be. The Ware Road assessments were paid by State Aid funds. Council Member Neal asked if there was a cost (assessment) to the residents for Ware Road. Mr. Powell stated there were no costs to the residents for the Ware Road improvements, however, a $2,000.00 road assessment was considered but not levied by the Council. Mayor Sullivan verified that the cul-de-sac will not be opened until 62nd Street is reconstructed. Mr. Powell indicated that is correct. Council Member Lyden asked the amount charged to Ware Road residents for improvements. Mr. Powell stated the amount was $2,000 per lot. However, the Council has not agreed to levy those assessments. 8