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• • • COUNCIL MINUTES OCTOBER 28, 2002 pavement conditions and safety concerns through that section. To meet road design requirements they will have to address super elevation. They have sight line issues and MSA requirements to achieve the speed limit posted. City Engineer Studenski noted that this section, from the intersection of Holly Drive and 12th Avenue, north to Birch Street, has previously been reconstructed through the utility improvements. There are stretches that have about three parcels where the bike path does not exist and there is a need for a stormwater pond at that end which would follow in the subsequent year for reconstruction. The first portion from Ash Street to Holly Court is the least populated and deterioration of road conditions are the most significant issue at this time. City Engineer Studenski explained that with right-of-way acquisitions, it is mostly due to wetland areas, slope and drainage easements, and dealing with wetlands. Regarding the street, it will basically follow the existing alignment. The curbs will require some adjustment due to MSA standards. The storm sewer will be fairly extensive due to the lack of drainage and being within a ditch section. The trail will also connect on the east side of 12th Avenue and staff is:proposing that it continue westerly from the intersection of 12th Avenue South and Holly Drive to. Cassiopeia Court to link back into the trail system currently underway on the north side, connecting it to the park just south of Birch Street. City Engineer Studenski stated the sanitary sewer and water will have minimal impact at this point. He reviewed Exhibits E-1 and E-2, noting the proposal is to provide for future connections without tearing up the road. He pointed out the area wherewater would be extended from under the street and into the boulevard for future extension to the south He stated the sanitary sewer is extremely shallow so any extension to the south would require a lift station and force main. Additional utility improvements at the intersection of 12th Avenue and Holly Drive would be set up for ease of future extensions. City Engineer Studenski stated the assessmentsTor street and storm improvements would be against properties that front 12th Avenue and Holly Drive. The watermain and sanitary sewer will be covered under the trunk funds since rt will lot be benefiting any specific property since stubs would be placed for future connections. The total estimated cost is about $4.2 million with $3.6 million from MSA funds, $474,000 from the Surface. Water Management Fund, $7,000 from the Trunk Area Unit Fund, and $69,000 of assessments. He stated a significant portion of the cost is due to the easements and wetland mitigation on this project. Community Development Director Grochala stated this is a substantial project and due to the late hour, the Council could accept the report and review it before the next work session. City Engineer Studenski stated work is not anticipated until some time next year. Councilmember Reinert moved to adopt Resolution No. 02-161, Accepting the Feasibility Report for 12`h Avenue/Holly Drive Street Reconstruction Project. Councilmember O'Donnell seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. 35