02-23-2015 Council Meeting Minutes

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COUNCIL MINUTES February 23, 2.014 APPROVED 136 137 6C) Resolution No. 15-16, Approving Plans and Specifications and Authorizing 138 Advertisement for Bids for the 2015 Reconstruction Project for the Shenandoah Neighborhood - 139 City Engineer Hankee reviewed the streets included in the project. The project was authorized by 140 city voters and the estimated cost is just under the approved budget. There have been neighborhood 141 meetings held that have been well attended; a project website is also in place. She discussed plans for 142 the cul de sacs in the area as well as storm water improvements. 143 144 Mayor Reinert noted that he attended the first public hearing and heard good information and 145 questions. It's good to see that there is finally a way to get this work done. 146 147 Council Member Stoesz asked staff about utility upgrades that could be done as part of the project; 148 Ms. Hankee will include that discussion with utilities companies as the project goes forward. 149 150 Council Member Roeser moved to approve Resolution No. 15-16 as presented. Council Member 151 Kusterman seconded the motion. Motion carried on a voice vote 152 153 6D) Resolution No. 15-17, Approving Plans and Specifications and Authorizing 154 Advertisement for Bids for the Birch/Centerville Road Street and Trunk Utility Improvements - 155 City Engineer Hankee explained that staff would like to move forward on the process for 156 improvements needed to provide sewer and water services to the city properly where the new fire 157 station will be located and also for future improvements on around that site. She reviewed the 158 estimated cost and project schedule. The project will be coordinated with construction on the fire 159 station facility. The construction costs do not include engineering fees. A portion of the cost of this 160 project will be borne by the abatement bonds discussed earlier and also some funding through the 161 trunk utility fund. 162 163 Council Member Roeser moved to approve Resolution No. 15-17 as presented. Council Member 164 Kusterman seconded the motion. Motion carried on a voice vote. 165 166 UNFINISHED BUSINESS 167 168 There was no Unfinished Business. 169 17o NEW BUSINESS 171 172 There was no New Business. 173 174 COMMUNITY EVENTS 175 176 FIFTH ANNUAL SUPER HERO CARNIVAL — Dress up like your favorite super hero! This event 177 will take place at Blue Heron Elementary on Saturday, February 28 from 10-11:30 a.m. For 178 additional information call Lino Lakes Parks & Rec. at 651-982-2440 179 4