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on January 13th, 20m, and 27th, with bids opening on February 15th. The schedule includes the Council awarding the contract on February 21st. Mr. Olson advised bids will not be opened until enough easements have been acquired to go forward with the project. Staff expects to begin ~vork in February before the frost goes out of the ground so the ditch can be cleaned with minimal disruption. Councilmember Elvig asked if there is strong language included for direction regarding the type of restoration affecting the properties. He stressed concern that the language be strong enough, as the project will include cutting through ditches and people's back yards. Assistant Public Works Director Olson replied the alignment will be staying as close to the middle of the wetland as possible. There is a wetland replacement plan that includes specific details about what can be planted, and whenever the City disturbs someone's manicured back yard they will sod and be very specific on how it is restored. Councilmember Elvig asked if there is a final agreement in place with Oakwood Land Development regarding their contribution to this project. Assistant Public Works Director Olson replied there is not. The staff recommendation states that the opening of bids and award of the contract will be contingent on the signing and finalization of the Agreement with Oakwood Land Development for the $6 million contribution and finalizing of easement acquisition process. Bids will not be opened until there is an executed contract with Oakwood Land Development for the $6 million contribution. City Attorney Goodrich indicated legal counsel for Oakwood Land Development has provided a fairly well drafted document, which is being reviewed by the City's bond cotmsel. There are very few issues remaining, and it is fully expected to have the agreement on January 24th. Motion by Councilmember Cook, seconded by Councilmember Jeffrey, to adopt a Resolution #01-06-011 approving the plans and specifications and authorizing the advertisement for bids, contingent on the signing and finalization of the agreement with Oakwood Land Development for the $6 million contribution and finalizing of easement acquisition process. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Cook, Jeffrey, Elvig, Olson, Pearson, and Strommen. Voting No: None. Case #8: Adopt Resolution Supporting Anoka County Request to Add Segments of CR 116 and CR 56 to the County State Aid Highway System Assistant Public Works Director Olson stated the City has been contacted by the Anoka County Highway Department, requesting that the City support the request by Anoka County to designate 2.39 miles of CR 116 from CR 83 to CR 57; and the entire 3.00 miles from Highway 10 to CSAH 5, as roadways to be added to the County State Aid Highway System. Similar to the Municipal State Aid System this designation will allow these segments of roadway to become eligible for funding from gas tax revenue that is distributed to local governments from the state. Mr. Olson explained the City must concur with this designation to have these segments added to City Council/January 10, 2006 Page 11 of 18