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CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION AUGUST 8, 2001 Council Member Carlson inquired about the cost of sewer and water and asked if the Bisel Amendment would be applied. City Engineer Powell advised he can not say what the cost of sewer and water would be without conducting studies. The Bisel Amendment would probably not be applied in this case because the utilities are not being extended just to serve that subdivision. Trunk funds would be used to pay for the sewer and water and would be reimbursed when connections are made. Council Member Carlson asked if the Trunks Funds are being used for the Target/Kohl's project. City Engineer Powell indicated he is not sure where the funds for that project are coming from. Council Member Carlson asked if it is reasonable to look at the costs from the Vicky Lane/Nancy Drive project and assume the costs would be comparable. City Engineer Powell stated the costs would be comparable without the restorati ;, . • sts. Council Member Carlson stated individual property assess Street due to the different lot sizes. City Engineer Powel petitioned against such as in the Ware Road project. unless they hook up or subdivide. Council Member Reinert stated it seems that options are to place a barricade on the north trail on 62nd Street. Council Member Dahl asked wh Funds are used to reconstruct would go forward for 2002 62nd Street. He reviewed changes yearly. e higher on 62nd essments can be d not have to pay tions ave been answered. The sh the road through and construct a o the Elm Street project if State Aid ty Engineer Powell advised Elm Street on. Funds can be borrowed ahead for 2-3 years for nds in the State Aid Fund noting the amount Council Member Reine " ask= d if a condition should be placed on approval that states construction traffic must ay on 62nd Street. City Engineer Powell advised the City would have to work with the City Attorney to incorporate that into the approval. The City has tried to do that before but enforcement is an issue. The north end of the roadway could be blocked until the lots and houses are built. He noted that some State Aid Funds may have to be used for streetscaping on the Hwy. 49 project. Council Member Dahl asked if 62nd Street would be reconstructed if the project is not approved. City Engineer Powell advised end Street would not be a high priority if the project does not go through. Mr. Jeff Hagen, 6207 Hollow Lane, stated he is baffled by the idea of the development. He bought his home in this area because it is a low traffic area. A cul-de-sac is a better idea for the project. 2