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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 incorporate
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 prior to final approval during which time
informational and discussion groups will be held to inform and
dialogue with affected property owners and all aspects of the
construction project shall be discussed including an explanation
of MSA options and standards where applicable 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
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WHEREAS, the seventh recommendation is, reduce the
property owners' assessment from 50% to 20-25% on the
reconstruction project and;
WHEREAS, this Resolution will replace and nullify
Resolution No.4825, Resolution amending Resolution No. 4821,
Adopting Street Standards, adopted by the City Council on
September 26, 1995.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council
of the City of Mounds View does hereby approve the Streets
Committee's final report and recommendations and further adopts
the aforementioned recommendations for future street
reconstruction projects.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution will
replace and nullify Resolution No.4825, Resolution amending
Resolution No. 4821, Adopting Street Standards, adopted by the
City Council on September 26, 1995.
Adopted this 9th day of August, 1999.
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