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Mounds View City Council May 24, 2004 Regular Meeting Page 4 B. Resolution 6269 Approving the Preliminary Feasibility Report, Waiving the Public Improvement Hearing, Ordering the Project, and Authorizing the Preparation of Plans and Specifications for the Hidden Hollow Street and Utility Improvement Project. Public Works Director Lee indicated that Staff is recommending that this be discussed by Council. He then discussed Page 6 of the feasibility study with Council where the project costs were laid out indicating that Staff recommends that the City bear the entire cost for relocating the northern trunk storm sewer and that the developer pay 100% cost of the southern portion. Public Works Director Lee indicated that Staff recommends the manhole area be cleared out by the developer and that class five be added to enable Staff to get back there to maintain it and that would be a utility cost to the City. MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Marty. To Waive the Reading and Approve Resolution 6269, a Resolution Approving the Preliminary Feasibility Report, Waiving the Public Improvement Hearing, Ordering the Project, and Authorizing the Preparation of Plans and Specifications for the Hidden Hollow Street and Utility Improvement Project. Gary Nordness from ProCraft addressed Council and asked that the Resolution be amended to allow the project to move forward while the remaining issues are being worked out. He then assured Council that they intend to execute the development agreement as is required. Public Works Director Lee explained that everything would be on hold until the development agreement is executed and the appropriate security submitted to the City. City Attorney Riggs indicated that he saw no issue with moving forward while resolving the remaining issues. Council Member Quick. asked if it was a good idea. City Attorney Riggs indicated that, based on all discussions he has had, he does not see that this would cause great exposure to the City. He then said that the developer has invested a lot of money and they are close to a final agreement. City Attorney Riggs suggested an amendment of: "The City Council approves the report, orders the project and waives" be inserted into the document. MOTION/SECOND: Linke/Marty. To Amend Resolution 6269 as Recommended by the City Attorney. Ayes - 4 Nays -1(Quick) Motion carried. Ayes - 4 Nays -1(Quick) Motion carried.