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RESOLUTION NO. 5357 CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW COUNTY OF RAMSEY STATE OF MINNESOTA RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE STREETS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR FUTURE RECONSTRUCTION PROJECTS WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Mounds View in 1998, appointed a Streets Committee to review the City street reconstruction policies, operating practices, assessment policies and the City's ability to finance future projects and; WHEREAS, the Committee's final report has been accepted by the City Council, approving the recommendations and; WHEREAS, the first recommendation is, the standard from which to start considering a street improvement should be based on the current design of the street and; WHEREAS, the second recommendation is, streets should be designed to provide a safe driving surface, but no wider than necessary to minimize the amount of impervious surface. The city will consider all drainage options and; WHEREAS, the third recommendation is, determine the concerns of the residents who are involved in the project through a city sponsored questionnaire and follow up with additional informational meetings with those residents before Council approves action. The feasibility study is to incorporated the residents' issues and concerns and; WHEREAS, the fourth recommendation is, the City integrates a flexible 18 to 36 month time schedule for street reconstruction projects and; WHEREAS, the fifth recommendation is, integrate certifying our MSA road system as complete into the City's overall project improvement plan and; WHEREAS, the sixth recommendation is,the City considers bonding and / or creating interest bearing only funds to contribute toward the City's share of reconstruction costs and; WHEREAS, the seventh recommendation is, reduce the property owners' assessment from 50o to 20-25% on the reconstruction project and; WHEREAS, this Resolution will replace and nullify Resolution No.4825, Resolution amending Resolution No. 4821,