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<br />Councilmember Dehen asked what happens next, ifthe overlay project is not completed. <br /> <br />City Engineer Jankowski stated that the residents will need to present their proposal, a feasibility <br />study will need to be done and ultimately, public hearings will need to be held. <br /> <br />Councilmember Dehen asked if there was any way for the larger project to be completed this <br />year. <br /> <br />Councilmember Look stated that his understanding was that the larger project would be in lieu <br />of the overlay project and would happen this year. <br /> <br />City Engineer Jankowski stated that by statute, the City needs to advertise the project, conduct a <br />feasibility study and wait 60 days before it can consider moving forward. He stated that with the <br />larger project, there is a great deal of planning and engineering that will need to happen, so all of <br />this would take things beyond the current construction season. <br /> <br />Councilmember Look stated that if the overlay project moved forward this year, residents would <br />be assessed $1,500 and if the larger project is approved, there is no guarantee that the assessment <br />amount will stay the same. He stated that Mr. Fritz brought up issues about sprinklers and <br />vegetation being harmed by this project. He stated that he wanted to clarify that the City would <br />not be taking any land for this project, but would only be using the right of way, that some <br />people have infringed on. <br /> <br />City Engineer Jankowski stated that this is correct, but the City will make every effort to avoid <br />some of the significant trees when building the sidewalks. <br /> <br />Councilmember Look stated that he has not done a lot of research into sidewalks, but does think <br />it is imperative to protect the children that are out riding bikes and not necessarily thinking as <br />well as drivers who are out. He stated that he understands the concerns of the residents not <br />wanting to have sidewalks, but thinks that public safety needs to be considered before aesthetics. <br /> <br />Councilmember Jeffrey stated that he likes the idea of adding the Andrie Street project as an add <br />alternate for the bidding process. <br /> <br />Councilmember Look asked if the residents were okay with delaying the project for a year. <br /> <br />Mr. Kingston stated that he has always been under the impression that if the larger project were <br />to be considered that it would not happen this year. <br /> <br />Public Works Director Olson stated that the feasibility study will be brought to the Council and <br />that a determination can then be made on the assessments. He stated that they are hoping to be <br />able to utilize some MSAmonies to fund this project. <br /> <br />Councilmember Look stated that it is clear to him that the Council will make the final decision <br />on this project, but he is concerned that staff may be working out a deal with residents and there <br /> <br />City Council I May 13, 2008 <br />Page 13 of 17 <br />