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Case//3: Update on Year 2000 Construction Projects This case identified the thirteen separate contracts for construction improvements that will be undertaken in 2000. Several of these contracts include multiple projects. For example, the 2000 Street Maintenance Program and the Storm Sewer Improvement 2000 involve seven individual improvement projects. All but two of the thirteen projects have been initiated, with either plans and specifications being prepared or the projects currently in a mandatory 60-day moratorium period. The two uninitiated projects need to have consultants selected soon. The Committee was presented with a staff proposal to add an additional storm water project that would provide storm sewer to the intersection of 142nd Avenue and Germanium and Fluorine Streets. The cost of this project is estimated at $72,500 and would be financed by the storm water utility. The Flintwood subdivision streets are scheduled for a bituminous overlay, and this storm sewer should be installed before the overlay since it will greatly improve the longevity of the pavements in those two intersections. The Committee recommended the addition of this project in the Storm Sewer Improvement 2000 proj eot. Council Action: Motion to confirm the addition of the Flintw~od Storm Sewer to the Storm Sewer Improvement 2000 project. Case #4: Report on T.H. #47 Surplus Property Staff reported advertising the sale of surplus properties acquired for the T.H. #47 STP project. Interest was expressed from two parties: Lord of Life Church is interested in purchasing the former Elke property and an Erkium Street resident expressed interest in obtaining a strip of property adjacent to their rear yards for the purpose of extending the size of their backyards. The Committee recommended that the Elke property be offered to Lord of Life Church in the amount that the City pays the Church for parcels 3, 4 and 6. The Committee directed that staff contact ail the adjacent properties that have the potential for having their backyards extended by the transfer of Surplus Parcel 3. The Committee suggested that all residents be given an opportunity to purchase an additional strip at the appraised value of similar land acquired by the City for the highway project ($0.95 per square foot based on the Katnis property appraisal). The Committee expressed a preference for offering a uniform width of property to the property owners. Council Action: Motion to ratify the action of the Public Works Committee regarding the land sale to Lord of Life Church. Also direct staff to contact all potential Erkium Street residents adjacent to available surplus land to ascertain their degree of interest to purchase property. I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I