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COUNCIL MINUTES FEBRUARY 14, 2000 Contract Execution, Contractor Begins Construction June 1, 2000 Construction Complete August 1, 2000 Staff advised the above schedule allows for the assessment appeal time to elapse between the assessment hearing and the execution of the contract and start of construction. Staff recommended Council adopt Resolution No. 2000 — 16, ordering preparation of plans and specifications for the Twilight Acres Utility Improvement project. Mayor Bergeson asked if the City has taken steps to notify residents. Staff advised residents will be notified based on Council action this evening. They will be notified and the City will ask for their reaction to the proposed project. Mayor Bergeson asked how long the plans are good for. Staff advised the street reconstruction plan could be used for the next 3-5 years. Council Member Dahl moved to adopt Resolution No. 2000 — Council Member Carlson seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Resolution No. 2000 — 16 can be found at the end Resolution No. 2000 —17, Order Prepar" `nd Specifications, Twilight Acres 2°d Addition Utility Improvements (3/4 ' ° e , John Powell — Staff advised the Lake Drive Trunk Utility project, constructed ' e nde s City sanitary sewer and water service to the edge of this subdivision. In respon �� ion r' ceived from the neighborhood, the Council ordered the preparation of a feasibility . t .roject. This report was received on October 11, 1999. A public hearing to disc y e ect was held on November 22, 1999. Staff referred to a copy of the minutes from the publ Based on the number of `' titioners, and per the City Charter, 60 days must elapse between the hearing and any further action on the project. This requirement has now been met. Surprisingly, City records indicate no petitions against the project have been received. As the estimated assessment to each property is about $28,000, City staff expected negative response. The next step in the public process is to order the preparation of the plans and specifications. On this particular project, where an appeal of the assessment amount is likely, staff recommends the Council hold the assessment hearing prior to awarding a contract for the improvements. Appraisals will be necessary to verify the benefit received by the properties is equal to, or amount will be primarily based on the bids received for the work. The appraisals and the plans and specifications would be prepared concurrently. Staff reviewed the following schedule: Order Plans and Specifications February 14, 2000 18