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City Council meeting of August 2, 2004 Page 5 way related to the construction of Oneka Parkway with the CSAH 8/14 project. So far, the County has only expressed an interest in acquiring right-of-way and easements that are directly related to the construction of CSAH 8. Since the construction of Oneka Parkway will tentatively occur at the same time as CSAH 8, and the City and County will share some ponding easements that will serve both projects, the City has been encouraging the County to acquire right-of-way and easements for both projects at the same time. Mayor Fran Miron and County Commissioner Dennis Hegberg have discussed this issue, and the Mayor provided Council with an update stating that it was important that the City and County not duplicate efforts. City staff sought direction from Council on how to proceed with right-of-way acquisition for Oneka Parkway, and whether there are other sections of right-of-way, such as an extension of Fenway Avenue, that should be acquired at the same time. Miron made motion, Granger seconded, to adopt RESOLUTION 2004-60 RELATING TO ACQUISTION OF NECESSARY RIGHT-OF-WAY AND EASEMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH THE CSAH 8/14 IMPROVEMENT PROJECT. VOTING AYE: Granger, Haas, Petryk, Puleo, Miron Motion Carried. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PREPARATION OF FEASIBILITY STUDY (CSAH 8/0NEKA PARKWAY) At the regular meeting of July 19, 2004, the City Council approved a proposal from City Engineer Jay Kennedy and WSB & Associates for the completion of a Feasibility Study for the County Road 8 and Oneka Parkway Improvements. Consistent with State Statute 429, the City Council needs to adopt a Resolution ordering the feasibility report. Because the extension of Fenway Avenue will be included in this resolution: Miron made motion, Puleo seconded, to table adoption of this resolution to allow staff time to include the extension of Fenway Avenue in the feasibility study. All aye. Motion Carried. UPDATE ON NEW PUBLIC WORKS FACILITY Public Works Director Chris Petree provided a Power Point presentation updating Council on the progress of the new public works facility. The project construction schedule is on time and under budget. JD2 CULVERT UPDATE The Rice Creek Watershed District requested that the City prepare to assume traffic control at the 157th and 165th street culvert locations concurrent with a contemplated termination of the Jay Bros. contract, and pending further arrangements to complete the work on the two culverts. City Attorney Dave Snyder reviewed this matter with Council. Council requested an update on this matter on the next agenda.