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AGENDA ITEM 7G STAFF ORIGINATOR: James E. Studenski, City Engineer COUNCIL MEETING DATE: October 28, 2002 TOPIC: Public Hearing, 62nd Street Reconstruction Resolution No. 02-155, Authorizing Preparation of Plans and Specifications for Street and Storm Sewer. VOTE REQUIRED: 3/5 Vote required to close the hearing Simple majority to authorize plans and specifications BACKGROUND: Due to the continued development and growth of the area increasing the traffic on this roadway and the deteriorating condition of 62nd Street between Ware Road and Red Maple Lane, the City Council order a feasibility study for the reconstruction of the street. This segment of roadway is designated as a Municipal State Aid Street and serves as a minor collector within the City's Comprehensive Transportation Plan. In addition, some properties adjacent to and beyond 62nd Street do not have access to sanitary sewer or water. The street reconstruction portion of the project will be funded mostly through Municipal State Aid. Sanitary sewer and watermain will be mostly funded through assessments. The City has received a petition from the residents to exempt them from any road assessments and a petition to install sanitary sewer and water with the street reconstruction (copies attached). The next step in the process is to close the Public Hearing and authorize the plans and specifications for the street and storm sewer portion of the project. The City must allow 60 days to elapse following the Public Hearing before any further action can be taken on the sanitary sewer and watermain portion of the proposed project as required by the City Charter. OPTIONS: 1. Close Public Hearing and Adopt Resolution 02-155, Authorizing the Preparation of Plans and Specifications for Street and Storm Sewer. 2. Close Public Hearing and not Adopt Resolution No. 02-155. 3. Continue the Public Hearing and Adopt Resolution 02-155, Authorizing the Preparation of Plans and Specifications for Street and Storm Sewer. 4. Continue the Public Hearing and not Adopt Resolution 02-155. RECOMMENDATION: Option No. 1 - Staff recommends closing the Public Hearing and that Resolution No. 02-155 be adopted.