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Councilmember Kuzma stated there are MSA funds available and explained that previous Councils spent those funds on other projects and, therefore, the Council does not have access to MSA funds until approximately 2019. He stated that the Council is attempting to design to the minimum standards. City Engineer Westby provided additional information regarding MSA designation and stated that up to 20 percent of the roadway mileage can be placed on the network. He explained that the City then receives some financial assistance to maintain those roadways. He noted that the City will once again have available MSA funds in 2019 and 2021, when older projects are paid in full. He stated that he will continue to involve the public throughout this process in order to develop the best fitting project. Councilmember Shryock stated that the Council will try to make the adjustments as minimal as possible. She stated that the Public Works Committee would be in favor of having the bike lane continuous and allowing flexibility in on -street parking. Councilmember Riley stated that this plan was developed as a compromise by the Public Works Committee providing the example that some supported a sidewalk while others did not. He noted that the bike lane was proposed as a compromise. Motion by Councilmember Riley, seconded by Councilmember Kuzma, to Adopt Resolution #15-07-175 Ordering Preparation of Feasibility Report for Reconstructing Andrie Street and 164th Lane. Further discussion: Councilmember Kuzma stated that public input would be welcome and noted that these plans are not yet final. Councilmember LeTourneau stated that he would like to see at least one meeting where public input is gathered face-to-face during this process. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Strommen, Councilmembers Riley, Kuzma, Johns, LeTourneau, and Shryock. Voting No: None. Absent: Councilmember Williams. 7.02: Consider Adopting Resolution #15-07-173 Accepting Bids and Awarding a Contract for 2015 Street Maintenance Program Division A, Sealcoat Improvements; Improvement Project #15-00 City Engineer Westby reviewed the staff report and recommendation to adopt Resolution #15- 07-173 accepting bids and awarding a contract for 2015 Street Maintenance Program Division A, Sealcoat Improvements, Improvement Project #15-00 to Pearson Brothers, Inc. Councilmember Riley referenced a cost savings and asked for additional information. City Engineer Westby stated that there are additional items which could be completed using that funding and noted that those funds could also possibly be rolled over into the next year. Councilmember Riley stated that the funds have been budgeted and believed that the funds should be used in the best manner in order to complete as much work as possible. City Council / July 14, 2015 Page 6 of 13