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Motion by Mayor Ramsey, seconded by Councilmember Elvig, to Adopt Resolution #12 -12 -187 for Agreement to State. Transportation Fund Local Road Improvement Program, Account 262, SAP 199 - 104 -010 Grant Terms and Conditions and authorize the Mayor and staff to enter into the Grant Agreement upon recording of COR TWO plat. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Ramsey, Councilmembers Elvig, McGlone, Strommen, Tossey, and Wise. Voting No: None. Absent: Councilmember Backous. 7.04: Consider Approval of Resolution Ordering Plans and Specifications for Riverdale Drive Reconstruction and Extension Interim Engineer Nelson reviewed the staff report and explained the $702,000 grant received to help fund the reconstruction and extension of Riverdale Drive from Armstrong Boulevard to Traprock Street requires the award of contract by June 30, 2013. The Council discussed the issue of timing and whether water and sewer should be installed at this time or delayed so the costs can be assessed to the benefitting property. It was noted the PSD property had recently been sold. The Council noted MSA funds had already been spent into arrears. Council support was expressed to move forward with the road project since it would enhance the Armstrong overpass, but to delay the utility project. City Attorney Goodrich advised of the process to construct a project that will be assessed, noting the assessment process has to be completed prior to the start of the project. A 4 /5ths vote of the Council was also required if the project is to be assessed. Interim Engineer Nelson explained the first step in a project with special assessments is to prepare a feasibility report for Council approval. He indicated staff could shift its efforts to prepare that report for Council consideration whether to move forward as a special assessment project. Interim Engineer Nelson stated scoping of the original project did look at the tasks and number of hours, finding a significant amount of effort is required to design a project of this magnitude. City Attorney Goodrich advised that the Charter requires 60 days after the feasibility public hearing before the Council can order the project so time is short. Councilmember McGlone stated he would like to see the feasibility study before deciding whether the developers should pay for the improvements. Councilmember Elvig felt trying to assess this project at this point was a "bait and switch" based on a comment that someone sold their property. He noted the City would probably not assess for a road needed for the overpass interchange and the water and sewer has to go in anyway. In addition, having infrastructure in the property would boost the property value and the City can charge a fee to connect to recoup the dollars. He supported considering two separate projects so the City can receive the grant and expressed concern about sabotaging the Armstrong overpass project. City Council / December 11, 2012 • Page 8 of 13