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Mounds View City Council March 27, 2006 Regular Meeting Page 20 • l~ ~J Director of Public Works Lee stated if the project is going to happen in 2006, the Council needs to keep moving on this. He explained there would be the same issues on the west side Councilmember Thomas stated the cost estimates for the west side of the street does not figure in the additional wetland construction costs. Director of Public Works Lee stated that there are wetlands on both sides of the road north of County Road H2. Councilmember Thomas asked if there would be a similar cost increase on the west side with a similar boardwalk. Director of Public Works Lee stated that is correct. Councilmember Stigney asked to see the costs for the west side to review the feasibility and practicality. He stated it is premature to try to resolve this tonight. Mayor Marty commented that this project was promised to the citizens of Mounds View in 1994, and it is time to get the project done. He recommended that Option B be selected to get the project going. Councilmember Stigney stated that regardless of cost, going ahead to get something done is not the right thing to do at this time. Councilmember Thomas stated that cost is not the only factor, but there are other factors still in place that lead her to choose the east side. She stated she does not like spending that much money, but the Council should not delay the decision, as construction costs will only increase. She recommended the project move forward with Option B. MOTION/SECOND: GLTNN/THOMAS. To waive the reading and amend Resolution 6756 to Authorize Plans and Specifications for a Sidewalk on the east side of Silver Lake Road between County Road H and County Road I for the Silver Lake Road Sidewalk Improvement Project by proceeding with Option B. Councilmember Stigney stated TIF will be discussed at the worksession on Wednesday, and that without determining the costs on the west side, the Council is rushing things too much. He stated there is no reason that the decision could not be delayed for a week or two to get final estimates and to make a comparison back and forth. He stated total TIF expenditures that will be spent throughout the City could all be reviewed at once. Councilmember Gunn stated information supporting the sidewalk on the east side was received from the neighborhood meeting. Councilmember Thomas stated the preference was fairly significant for the sidewalk on the east side. Ayes - 3 Nays - 1 (Stigney) Motion carried.