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City Council Regular Meeting Minutes 03 August 10, 2004 Page 2 1 Mr. Hubmer of WSB addressed the Council regarding their consideration of a resolution ordering 2 the preparation of a feasibility report for the 2005 Street Utility Reconstruction Project in 3 St. Anthony Village. He indicated that this project is proposed to be completed as a public 4 improvement which includes reconstruction of streets, water main, sanitary sewer, and storm 5 sewer at the following locations: 6 1. Anthony Road. 7 2. Roosevelt Street from 31St Avenue to 33`d Avenue. 8 3. Edwards Street from 31St Avenue to 32"d Avenue. 9 4. , Edwards Street from Anthony Road to 33rd Avenue. 10 5. 31 St Avenue from Stinson Boulevard to Wilson Street. 11 12 Motion by Councilmember Stifle, Seconded by Councilmember Faust to Adopt Resolution 04-060 13 Ordering Preparation of Feasibility Report for 2005 Street and Utility Improvements. 14 15 Motion carried unanimously, 16 17 Discussion: 18 Councilmember Faust inquired as to whether the length of the street projects in comparison to 19 past reconstruction projects. Mr. Hubmer indicated that the projects are smaller this year in 20 contrast to the next year's projects. 21 22 Councilmember Thuesen questioned as to whether the projects being smaller would come into 23 play with bidding. Mr. Hubmer assured him that the size of the projects will not serve as a 24 deterrent, adding that the schedule is favorable for receiving a number of quality bids. 25 26 Councilmember Faust questioned as to whether there has been consideration in adding Roosevelt 27 Court to the list. Mr. Hubmer responded in suggesting that Roosevelt Court is in"relatively" 28 good condition at this time. Councilmember Faust indicated that it would seem feasible to 29 reconstruct Roosevelt Court at the same time as the rest of Roosevelt, due to the fact that it is a 30 short street. 31 32 Councilmember Faust continued in inquiring as to if any problems are being experienced with 33 tying previous reconstructed roads with the new projects. Mr. Hubmer assured him that the 34 reconstruction would provide a smooth connection. 35 36 Councilmember Stille indicated that while attending National Night Out celebrations, he was 37 approached by residents regarding the difficult in accessing their homes during street 38 reconstruction projects. He noted that it was specifically difficult for the elderly, questioning as 39 to whether accommodations could be made to assist them with access. 40 41 Mr. Hubmer responded in stating that they are open to assisting anyone with accommodations. 42 Councilmember Stille concluded in suggesting that it is more of a communication issue rather 43 than a budget issue. 44 45 B. Electronic Monument Sign; 3301 Silver Lake Road - Chris Clark, LeRoy 46 Signs presenting.