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Assistant Public Works Director Olson indicated there was a discussion about the feasibility of constructing an open chase, rather than a conduit. There are discussions cun-ently underway with the developer preparing the streetscape plan that is looking into the feasibility of installing the chase as part of that plan. The consensus of the committee was to direct staff to research that ability and they are currently doing that. Case #10: Adopt Resolution Accepting Plans and Specifications and Authorizing the Solicitation of Bids for Improvement Project #03-29, MSA Streets in Ramsey Town Center (Consent Agenda #8) Assistant Public Works Director Olson reported the final plat for Ramsey Town Center Addition requires a public improvement project consisting of bituminous surfacing, drainage improvements, sanitary sewer, watermain and miscellaneous improvements on Sunwood Drive from Ramsey Boulevard to Armstrong Boulevard and Rhinestone Street from Sunwood Drive to Bunker Lake Boulevard. The estimated cost for this section of roadway was 4.4 million dollars with a bridge over Rhinestone Street at a cost of $540,000. The total is just over 5 million dollars. The estimates for the costs were included in the CIP and were upwards in the 8.6 million dollar range. There is a streetscape plan being put together and it is anticipated the City will be responsible for some costs. These costs include lighting and concrete walk. Assistant Public Works Director Olson explained the cost estimate is based on a bituminous cross section and there have been discussions in the recent few days about the possibility of using concrete downtown. If Sunwood Drive were to be changed to concrete rather than blacktop it would add approximately $600,000 on top of the 5.016 million dollars. The 5.016 million dollars also includes the Anoka County roadways that are directly adjacent to Rhinestone Street and Armstrong Boulevard. Sunwood Drive is estimated at 2.5 million dollars, Rhinestone Street is estimated at 900,000 dollars, and Anoka County roadway improvements are estimated at just over 1 million dollars. The bridge that would be in Rhinestone Street is separated from that and estimated at $540,000, which makes the total for Rhinestone Street 1.4 million dollars. He advised if Sunwood Street were to be changed to concrete they would go all the way from Ramsey Boulevard to Armstrong Boulevard, which would add about $600,000. Rhinestone Street would add about $200,000 because there is already a bridge deck. City Administrator Norman noted in many town centers with urban mixed use concrete is used, and the crosswalks are colored concrete with a print that resembles a cobblestone crossing. Councilmember Strommen indicated her recollection is the Council was going to review a master plan of the streets and sidewalks in Town Center, rather than making these decisions on little pieces. Assistant Public Works Director replied the master plan was to include sidewalks and trails, not streets. Councilmember Strommen stated the Council should also review a plan that includes contouring, bituminous and coloring of the streets in Town Center. City Council/March 9, 2004 Page 19 of 22