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City Council meeting of June 8, 1999 Page 4 140TH STREET SIDEWALK The City Engineer reported to the Council that he had, at the Council's request, reviewed the feasibility of constructing a concrete sidewalk along the north side of 140th Street, between Finale Avenue and TH61. Due to the presence of the high voltage powerline in this alignment, as well as the narrow road easement, he stated that it would not be possible to construct a sidewalk at this location at this time. Council member Petryk stated her support of continuing with a concrete sidewalk along the south side of 140th Street in lieu of a wider bituminous bike path. She also indicated that the concrete sidewalk along the south side was currently in construction plans for the improvement of this roadway. 1998 BRIDGE REPORT The City Engineer reviewed a bridge report prepared by OSM, as required annually be the State of Minnesota. The report indicated concern for two (2) bridges in the community. A substantial amount of maintenance or replacement will be required on the concrete bridge crossing JD2 at Forest Blvd. The bridge is old and in deteriorating condition. The Council indicated they wish to consider this matter at a future meeting. The other bridge concern was the 129th Street crossing of the outlet of Bald Eagle Lake. The City Engineer indicated that the necessary repairs to the bridge will be made as part of the 129th Street improvement project scheduled for this year. 1999 STREET MAINTENANCE PROGRAM The City Administrator provided the Council a map and description of cost estimate for street maintenance work proposed for 1999, including sealcoating, crackfilling, and regraveling of City roads. The Council indicated that they wish to conduct a road tour of the community following hiring of the City's new maintenance supervisor. The City Administrator stated that he will provide the Council with the proposed bid forms for the City's 1999 graveling contract at the next meeting for approval. BID AUTHORIZATION (1999 GRAVEL CONTRACT) Staff seeks Council approval to seek bids for approximately 19,000 tons of Class 5 aggregate to be spread on approximately nine (9) miles of City roadway in accordance with the enclosed graveling plan. 148TH STREET CONDITION REPORT 148th Street, east of Francesca Avenue is likely to be a cause for concern in the near future. The City Engineer stated that he had inspected the street, and that it was suffering from severe wear. The Council took the report under advisement. 1999/2000 ROAD MAINTENANCE CONTRACT The Council received the proposed contract between the City of Hugo and Washington County Public Works Department for the provision of road maintenance services to the community in the upcoming year.