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11/13/90 Council received no petition in favor of the project either as a through street or cul-de-sac and voted to table the project. Observations: From the chronology you will note that in the spring of 1990, the paving of Bison Street N.W. north of 171st Avenue N.W. had proceeded to the point where the project had been ordered and bids were being sought. This project was halted in order to consider an expanded project involving the area south of 171st Avenue N.W. I believe it is in the City's best interest to encourage as much of the street to be paved as is possible. For this reason, I believe it is prudent that these projects be considered separately as this will enable the northern project to proceed without falling victim to the controversy surrounding the southern project, as happened previously. The controversy over the southern project included a number of elements including cost. However, a primary issue has been over whether this roadway segment should remain a cul-de-sac or whether it should extend into Trott Brook Ridge as a through street. As noted in the chronology, the Council last voted in May, 1990 to pursue the project as a cul-de- sac; however, a petition by neighborhood residents to reconsider that decision was subsequently presented, and the last public hearing conducted was as a feasibility study which contained both options. This is an issue which must be decided if the southern project is to proceed. As a result of comments at tonight's public hearing, Council should decide if the feasibility study should be accepted as presented or modified. If the Council decides to direct significant changes to the feasibility study, it may consider adding a second public hearing as the feasibility study will become the basis for constructing and financing the improvements. All parties should have a clear understanding of how the proposed project will impact them. Citizens should be advised that they have 60 days from the date of the final public hearing to present a petition opposing the improvement. If no opposing petition is received within that time period, the Council will be free to decide on whether to proceed with either of these projects. Council Action: No action is required unless modifications to the feasibility stud), are requested. Reviewed by: City Engineer CC: 02/09/93 -Copies also distributed to: City Administrator Project Manager Finance Officer