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APPROVED COUNCIL MINUTES DECEMBER 16, 2002 Staff received calls from most of the bidders and they were unsure about placing a bid due to the competitiveness of this type of work. This project will perform the necessary maintenance work as part of the Surface Water Management Projects. The funding for this work is provided by the Surface Water Management Fund. This fund was established in 1992 as a revenue source in order to meet the "administrative, planning, ponding, mitigation, and water quality needs" of the City. It is reimbursed through assessments to new subdivisions and is also collected as property owners connect to City utilities. Councilmember Carlson asked how it is determined what areas the pond and ditch cleaning will be completed in. City Engineer Studenski advised that was determined by complaints that were received this past summer. The areas are where there are problems and the ponds and ditches need work to get back to the original design. Councilmember Carlson moved to adopt Resolution No. 02 — 191, as presented. Councilmember Dahl seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Resolution No. 02 — 191 can be found in the City Clerk's office. Consideration of Resolution No. 02 —192, Authorizing Eminent Domain Process, Elm Street Construction, Jim Studenski — City Engineer Studenski advised due to the deteriorating condition of Elm Street between Sunset Road and Grey Heron Drive, the City Council authorized the preparation of plans and specifications for the Elm Street Reconstruction project. As part of this project, acquisition of additional right-of-way is necessary for the completion of the street and storm sewer construction. In order to meet the spring construction schedule, the Eminent Domain process must start in the next couple of weeks. The City will continue to pursue the acquisition of land through negotiations with the property owners. However, if those negotiations breakdown, the Eminent Domain process must be in place to meet the construction schedule. Councilmember Dahl moved to adopt Resolution No. 02 — 192, as presented. Councilmember Carlson seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Resolution No. 02 — 192 can be found in the City Clerk's office. Consideration of Resolution No. 02 —193, Authorizing Eminent Domain Process, 62"d Street Reconstruction, Jim Studenski — City Engineer Studenski advised that due to the continued development and growth of the area increasing the traffic on this road and the deteriorating condition of 62nd Street between Ware Road and Red Maple Lane, the City Council authorized the preparation of plans and specifications for the 62nd Street Reconstruction project. As part of this project, acquisition of additional right-of-way is necessary for the completion of the street and storm sewer construction. In order to meet the spring construction schedule, the Eminent Domain process must start in the next couple of weeks. 27