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CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION JANUARY 3, 2001 Council Member Carlson inquired about future plans to extend 62nd Street to County Road J. Staff advised an extension to County Road J would be a future extension that would occur as development in the area occurs. Staff noted that the proposed roadway connection would eliminate the long cul-de-sac within Colonial Woods. Council Member Dahl asked if 62nd Street would become a top priority for reconstruction. Staff advised it is possible that 62nd Street would become a top priority and be reconstructed within the next two -(2) years. The roadway would be reconstructed when West Shadow Ponds is connected. State Aid Funds would be used to reconstruct 62nd Street. Mayor Bergeson asked if 62nd Street would require more than one year of State Aid Funds. Staff advised the reconstruction of 62nd Street would probably use three (3) years of State Aid Funding. The City can borrow ahead from the funds. Staff noted the City has accumulated some funds coming into this year. Mayor Bergeson inquired about the construction schedule. Mr. Rick Carlson, developer for the project, came forw 90 more days to complete the wetland delineation. out. Ms. Rosemary Williams, 498 62n° Str for the City to extend 62nd Street traffic lights. More homes are subdivision and stated tha t'"will take at least at least six (6) months and stated it is very irresponsible ig1 way 49 needs reconstruction and th s area. She questioned the legality of the ents have a petition on file against this issue. Mayor Bergeson . ed ity is currently addressing issues related to Highway 49. Ms. Williams stateoject is very premature for the area. She suggested the City put the project on ho until Highway 49 is taken care of. She stated she thought the extension was scheduled for 2010. The area is very congested and can't handle more traffic. She stated the residents on Ware Road should have been notified about the meeting also. The City Planner stated the City Council has the right to rezone and subdivide property. The project would require plat approval, allocation of MUSA and a rezone. Council Member O'Donnell inquired about the timeline regarding those issues. The City Planner advised the reason the City is focusing on the roadway at this time is because it is the primary concern for the City and residents. The project can not move forward without an agreement on the roadway. Council Member Carlson stated the project had 15 lots when it went through the Planning and Zoning Board. She asked if it will go before the Planning and Zoning Board again.