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Another note on five (5) foot sidewalks is that they will have less impact on adjacent properties. Where should the sidewalk terminate? Silver Lake Road or the West City Limits What will the funding source be? Preliminary Report – As previously mentioned, a preliminary report has been prepared, based on the Council's authorization: however, the report has not been formally approved by City Council. Based upon this analysis, Staff feels the project is physically and financially feasible. The Preliminary Feasibility Report is attached as Exhibit C for the Council's review. Public Improvement Hearing – The purpose of the public improvement hearing is to provide interested parties an opportunity to learn more about the proposed improvements and to comment on them. Financing for the County Road H Sidewalk Improvement Project will be derived entirely from the City of Mounds View Tax Increment Fund. Since assessments are not a funding source, according to State Statute, a Public Improvement Hearing is not required. However, Staff believes that public input may be helpful and perhaps critical for the City Council to determine whether this project should proceed. A Public Improvement Hearing Notice was sent via direct mail to all owners of property located north of County Road H and south of County Road H2. The hearing was also advertised in the City’s official newspaper, The New Brighton-Mounds View Bulletin, on June 18, 2003. See Attached Exhibit K. Order the Project – Should the Council wish to proceed with this project, the next step in the public improvement process is to order the project. Authorize Plans and Specifications – The City Council ordered the preparation of plans and specifications on January 27, 2003. Should the Council wish to proceed with this project, the plans and specification will be presented to the City Council on July 14, 2003 for approval. What’s Next – Should the Council wish to proceed with this project, the following is a tentative schedule: July 14, 2003 Approve plans and specifications July 14, 2003 Set a bid date July 16, 2003 First advertisement for bids August 7, 2003 Receive bids August 11, 2003 Award contract August 18, 2003 Start project Recommendation: If the City Council wishes to proceed with the County Road H Sidewalk Improvement Project, it is recommended the City Council adopt Resolution No. 6042 approving the preliminary feasibility report and ordering the project. Respectfully Submitted, Greg Lee, Director of Public Works