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CASE ! REPORT FROM ROAD AND BRIDGE By: Steve Jankowski, City Engineer Background: The Road and Bridge Committee met on October 20, 1998, and discussed the following four cases. 1) Update on T.H. #47 STP Project Jim Dvorak and Dennis Eyler from SRF, Inc., the City's engineering consultants for the project, were present to discuss the signalization of 142nd Avenue as a portion of this project. Although there were other comments, the only one of significance involved this issue. Greg Rajanen presented a petition containing additional signatures for the signalization of 142nd Avenue and T.H. #47. Mr. Eyler, who prepared the T.H. #47 corridor study, suggested that he meet with higher echelon officials from MnDOT to discuss the unique aspects of the 142nd Avenue intersection. Because of MnDOT comments, it is anticipated that the issuance of the Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) will be no earlier than January 1, 1998. This means no property purchase offers can be made until after that time. Staff was directed to research whether that date of guaranteed occupancy could be extended from the current June 30, 1999 date. Consultants also advised that a pedestrian overpass or tunnel could be expected lightly used, and the consensus of the Committee was that this element should probably be pursued no further. Also attached is a review of the estimated construction cost for the project, including Sunwood Drive. This cost estimate for the T.H. #47 STP Project is about $100,000 higher than the February cost estimate of $2,850,000. The Sunwood Drive project is very close to the $352,000 total project cost estimated in the 1999 CIP. Committee Action: The Committee directed the consultants to meet with MnDOT at the earliest possible opportunity to resolve the 142nd Avenue signalization issue. No Council action is necessary at this time. 2) Authorize Updating Appraisal for Properties Needed for 153/155 Avenue Project In order to acquire right-of-way for this project, six properties were appraised in February 1996 to provide the basis for acquisition offers to the property owners. Since these appraisals are nearly three years old, they need 'to be updated to reflect current market conditions. The Council had directed staff to begin negotiation with these property owners at the August 25, 1998 Council meeting. Committee Action: The Road and Bridge Committee directed staff to update the 153/155 Avenue appraisals at a cost of $3,500. Council Action: Motion to ratify the Road and Bridge Committee's direction.