Agenda - Council - 04/10/2006 - 04/10/06

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from the city. It was suggested that an assessment cap be considered in the range of $7,000.The policy should also consider a provision which would provide for the recovery of the city's contribution if a lot were to be subdivided within a set period of time beyond the street reconstruction. Finally the committee recommended that the redevelopment of Now and Then Estates be reconsidered in August 2006. Action: Ratify the recommendation of the Public Works Committee. Case #3 Consider Authorizing 157th Lane Sewer and Water Feasibility Study Background: On February 14, 2006 a petition signed by~15 of the 17 properties fronting along 157th Lane east of Ramsey Boulevard was presented to the City Council. The petition requested that a feasibility study be prepared which would address the costs associated with the extension of municipal sewer and water facilities along the full length of this segment of street. The petition further requested a delay in the bituminous overlay which is being proposed for this segment of street this summer as a portion of Improvement Project 06-10. The petition was certified as having the required number of signatures for a valid petition. Staff has obtained a proposal from the engineering firm of Bolton & Menk Inc. for the preparation of a feasibility study for a not-to-exceed fee of $3,500. The actual amount would be based upon the actual time spent billed at this finn's normal hourly rates. In addition to sanitary sewer and water staff would anticipate the scope of improvements would include the normal contingent associated with sewer and water areas including concrete curb and gutter, storm sewer, street lights and sidewalk. If any of these improvements are not to be considered such direction should be provided by the Committee. Motion to recommend that the City Council direct staff to proceed with the proposal from Bolton & Menk for the preparation of a feasibility study for providing municipal services to 157th Lane in an amount not-to-exceed $3,500, that the City pick up that cost through the enterprise funds if the project is demed, and that the overlay scheduled for 157 Lane be tabled until next year w~th no adverse consequences to the residents. Action: Ratify the recommendation of the Public Works Committee. Case #4 Consider Modification to the Municipal State Aid System Background: This case is a continuation of the discussion initiated at the February 21, 2006 Committee meeting relative to the designation of additional mileage the City's Municipal State Aid system (MSA). Cities are allowed to designate up to 20% of the certified mileage as MSA route. New -268-