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what it determines is the best interest of the City, and have more discussion. It was suggested that the policy specify that streets reconstructed for the purpose of installing municipal utilities be assessed fully for the reconstruction as an element of the sewer and water improvements. The policy should further specify that streets reconstructed because they have reached the end of their expected service life receive financial participation 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. The Committee also recommended that the redevelopment of Now and Then Estates be reconsidered in August 2006. 3) Consider Authorizing 157th Lane Sewer and Water Feasibility Study Public Works Director Olson reviewed that 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. Mr. Olson advised staff has obtained a proposal from the engineering finn of Bolton & Menk Inc. for the preparation of a feasibility study for a not-to-exceed fee of $3,500. The recommendation of the Committee was 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 denied, and that the overlay scheduled for 157th Lane be tabled until next year with no adverse consequences to the residents. 4) Consider Modification to the Municipal State Aid System Public Works Director Olson explained cities are allowed to designate up to 20% of the certified mileage as MSA route. The Committee recommended three new additions to the MSA System: · Option 1: The extension of a segment between Alpine Drive and 167t~ Avenue connecting to the City of Andover's MSA system. Staff conversations with the City of Andover City Engineer indicate that Andover was also looking for opportunities to designate additions to their system, and would be interested in designating the necessary segment as early as next spring. The intent of this extension would be to facilitate the creation of another bridge crossing across the Rum River. · Option 2: The extension of Sunwood Drive from Armstrong Boulevard west to Puma Street, which is currently designated as segment 109 of the City's MSA system. · Option 3: The extension of 160th Lane to Central Park. Public Works Director Olson advised the recommendation of the Committee was to recommend to the City Council that the roadways associated with Options 2 and 3 be submitted to the State for additions to the City's MSA system. -86- City Council / April 11, 2006 Page 24 of 26