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4) Update on T.H. #47 Councilmember Zimmerman stated that staff reported on two issues. One issue involved Great Rivers Energy and Qwest (formerly known as US West) both of which had utilities located near 153rd Avenue NW and T.H. #47. These companies both had easements for their facilities to be in their present locations. Great Rivers Energy is proceeding with the relocation of the power pole. The City received an agreement from Great Rivers Energy to move the power pole at the cost of $15,693.95. The City Engineer had received a telephone call from Qwest advising him that the cost to relocate the utility cabinet is $11,132.23. The previously estimated cost of moving this cabinet was $35,000. Qwest was not willing to move the existing cabinet until both a recorded easement and a verbal authorization have been received. The easement has been delivered to the City Attorney for recording. The Public Works Committee directed staff to proceed in their best judgment so the project would not be delayed. City Engineer Jankowski noted that he did authorize the expenditure of $11,132.23 and the utility cabinet is scheduled to be moved this week. The power pole has already been relocated. He stated that the second issue discussed was the closure of T.H. #47, north of CSAH #5, for a two-week period in order to avoid a modification to the current construction phasing plan. The negative of the closure will be the inconvenience to the traveling public for a two-week period anticipated to begin August 15, 2000, and reopen prior to Labor Day weekend. The advantage will be an acceleration of the project to place it back on schedule and to avoid the additional cost associated with a revised grading plan. The Public Works Committee recommended allowing the closure for a two week period withholding any formal agreement amending the contract. Mayor Gamec suggested having a map showing the closure and alternative routes on cable TV. City Engineer Jankowski noted that staff will be sending out notification to the affected residents. Councilmember Connolly suggested including a map in the special edition of the Ramsey Resident. Councihnember Zimmerman requested that the map also be included in the newspaper. 5) Consider Renaming East/West of 153ra Avenue NW Councihnember Zimmerman stated that he had suggested changing the name of 153rd Avenue NW to a unique, nonmumeric name since the roadway varies between 153rd Avenue NW to 155th Avenue NW in various locations as it crosses the City. The Committee directed that suggestions for the renaming be advertised in the Ramsey Resident. 6) Consider Al Kempf Easement Issue Councilmember Zimme~an stated that the Committee discussed the appropriate response to the statement presented by Mr. A1 Kempf at the July 11, 2000 City Council meeting. The Committee directed that an appraisal be obtained for damages to the Kempfproperty. City Council/July 25, 2000 Page 10 of 14