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Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Pro Tem Backous, Councilmembers Kuzma, Riley, LeTourneau, and Tossey. Voting No: None. Absent: Mayor Strommen and Councilmember Johns 8. MAYOR, COUNCIL AND STAFF INPUT 8.01: Review of Estimated Costs and Funding Program Options for Garnet Street and 168th Avenue Reconstruction Project City Engineer Westby presented the staff report and recommendation to complete a Feasibility Study to make sure the City is ready to move forward with the Garnet Street and 168 Avenue Reconstruction Project. He reviewed preliminary estimated project costs as reflected in the staff report that included addressing soil corrections by removing three feet of clay and replacing it with sand. City Engineer Westby stated the Council can consider whether to include utilities in the bid or to not construct utilities at this time. City Engineer Westby asked for the Council's feedback relating to funding sources, noting that MSA is not available for this project. Street and storm sewer costs, if specially assessed uniformly to the 13 benefitted properties, at 20% (the minimum allowed assessment) would total $18,204 per property. He advised that the City must prove benefit, which may be difficult at $18,204. If the cost for soil corrections was removed, a 20% assessment would still be $14,000 because of the large lot sizes with long road frontages. City Engineer Westby advised that the Public Works Committee will be meeting on May 20, 2014, to develop an Assessment Policy for street reconstruction. The Council and City Engineer Westby discussed the high level of special assessments, possible terms of an Assessment Policy, and methods of funding. The Council agreed these roads have deteriorated and are in need of reconstruction. Finance Director Lund stated a Street Reconstruction Bond does not require a 20% assessment. She explained that this would apply to the road improvement only; however, it would contain a reverse referendum statute so 5% of registered voters can petition against that bonding. Motion by Councilmember Tossey, seconded by Councilmember Riley, to defer to the Public Works Committee for review and possible Assessment Policy and to analyze the impacts of various levels of assessment for the Garnet Street and 168 Avenue Reconstruction Project. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Pro Tem Backous, Councilmembers Tossey, Riley, Kuzma, and LeTourneau. Voting No: None. Absent: Mayor Strommen and Councilmember Johns. 8.02: Upcoming Meetings and Events City Administrator Ulrich announced upcoming events and indicated the Armstrong Boulevard interchange bonding bill continues to move forward. City Council / May 13, 2014 Page 11 of 12