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Motion by Councilmember Elvig, seconded by Councilmember Strommen, to Adopt the Resolution Ordering Preparation of Plans and Specifications for Improvement Project #12 -22 Riverdale Drive Reconstruction and Extension from Armstrong Boulevard (CSAH 83) to Traprock Street. Amendment motion by Councilmember Tossey, seconded by Mayor Ramsey, to amend the Resolution Ordering Preparation of Plans and Specifications for Improvement Project #12 -22 Riverdale Drive Reconstruction and Extension from Armstrong Boulevard (CSAH 83) to Traprock Street, to exclude sewer and water. Further discussion: The Council discussed the amendment motion to exclude the sewer and water project and need to have a plan designed so the area of right -of -way is known and staff can negotiate with the landowners. City Attorney Goodrich cautioned that excluding the water and sewer project and then adding it later will extend project timelines. Interim Engineer Nelson pointed out that if the resolution is adopted as written, the Council will have several more times to act: after plans and specifications are prepared, when project costs are approved, when advertisement of bids is authorized, and when the improvement is ordered, At that time, the City is committed to the project. He indicated that the issue of assessment is the critical path item because it requires preparation of a feasibility report, public hearing, and a 60 -day time period. Interim Engineer Nelson noted the Council could order a feasibility study tonight and not be bound to assess the costs but it would allow that option. He clarified that the grant, as written, is not tied to the sewer and water project but is tied to the closing of the Alpaca Street access. If that access is kept open, the City will not receive the grant. Councilmember Tossey withdrew his amendment motion to exclude sewer and water and Mayor Ramsey withdrew his second to that amendment motion. The Council again discussed the resolution and support to recoup dollars spent for the water and sewer project. It was pointed out that during the recent election, Ramsey's residents made it clear they did not support giving away infrastructure. Interim Engineer Nelson stated if the Council supports ordering the feasibility report tonight, he would recommend tabling the Resolution since it would be premature for an assessment -type of project. Councilmember Elvig withdrew his motion and Councilmember Strommen withdrew her second to the motion to adopt the Resolution. Motion by Councilmember Elvig, seconded by Councilmember Wise, to direct the Engineering Department to prepare a feasibility report for the extension of sewer and water, for consideration in January of 2013. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Ramsey, Councilmembers Elvig, Wise, McGlone, Strommen, and Tossey. Voting No: None. Absent: Councilmember Backous. The Council agreed to next consider Case 7.07 and 7.06 prior to Case 7.05. City Council / December 11, 2012 Page 10 of 13