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COUNCIL MINUTES JUNE 10, 2002 Mayor Bergeson indicated it appeared as though the intent to construct the trail to City standards was not feasible. He questioned City staff whether the City should accept a substandard trail or take some action to rectify the situation. Community Development Director Grochala stated City staff was preparing a memorandum reviewing the trail and addressing these concerns. Councilmember Reinert moved to adopt Resolution No. 02-56, Approving the Plans and Specifications and Authorizing Advertisement for Bids for the West Shadow Ponds project. Councilmember Dahl seconded the motion. Councilmember O'Donnell questioned, once the bids have been accepted and the project has been awarded to allow work to begin, would there be an option to ho + . ff the project until the trail issue has been resolved to ensure the trail is safe, or would the City be ;''< to simply accept the low bid and commence work on the project immediately. City Engineer Studenski stated City staff was currently in t expected of the contractor on this project. He anticipate award of the bid. Councilmember O'Donnell questioned if, once th the trail issue has not been reached, would ther project. rocss of clarifying what would be work will be completed prior to the t is advertised for bid and if a resolution to t at which the City could put a hold on the City Engineer Studenski indicated that t issu= ould be resolved prior to commencement of the project. Mayor Bergeson questioned whether ecifications being used for the bid will include a resolution related to the trail issue. Community Development Dire or Grochala stated, unless the City Council wanted the trail issue incorporated into the contract w n the City is ready for the construction of West Shadow Drive, the trail issue would not be included in the plans and specifications for this project since this project involved only the construction of sanitary sewer, water main, storm sewer and the road pavement for West Shadow Drive. Councilmember Carlson felt the trail issue was related to the West Shadow Ponds project since it will affect the size of the road. She noted one resident had contacted her and indicated she is unable to park in her driveway because the trail has caused her driveway to be too short. Community Development Director Grochala noted the project under consideration was related only to West Shadow Lake Drive. He indicated that the feasibility report for improvements to 62nd Street will be considered during the next regular City Council meeting. He stated surveying work has been prepared to determine the right-of-way needed for that project. 21