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In addition to the assessed portions of these projects there are a costs which would need to be funded by the sewer and water trunk funds for extending the utilities to the project limits and looping the watermain to provide a second source in the event. Two options for watermain looping are available: ■ Option A• with a loop through 157 Lane: Total project cost of approximately $3.2 million; $1.5 million would be assessed; City cost of $1.6 million for the extension from 149 up to 157 and the looping. • Option B with 157 Lane as a stand -alone project: Total project cost approximately $2.4 million; $1 5 million would be assessed; City cost is reduced to approximately $930,000 due to the looping costs being reduced. • Ramsey Boulevard as a stand -alone project: Total project cost approximately $1.6 million; approximately $1.3 million in potential assessments; City cost of approximately $250,000. Mr. Martini advised there is a potential for savings if the 157 Lane and Ramsey Boulevard projects are combined with approximately $350,000 of the watermain extension that could potentially be assessed. This would reduce the costs in the 157 Lane scenario if both projects were to proceed. Discussion with the petitioning residents suggested that the petitioners were anticipating future subdivision of their properties, however they were also interested in discussing which elements of the improvements were necessary at this time and which might be deferred to a later date. relating to which elements. In particular it was questioned whether sidewalk improvements should be installed at this time. Recommendation: It was the recommendation of the Public Work Committee to have this topic reviewed by the City Council at a future work session. Action: Ratify the recommendation of the Public Works Committee. Case #2 Consider Turnback of CR 64 by Anoka County Background: Staff explained at the present time this roadway is in poor condition with two 10 -foot travel lanes and no shoulders. Prior to turnback to the City the roadway could be reconstructed with two 12 foot travel lanes and four foot paved shoulders along with 12 foot turn and bypass lanes at Armstrong Boulevard, Variolite Street and Nowthen Boulevard at an estimated cost of $1.25 million. Staff advised the Committee that development pressures within this area may cause the City to consider two other options, which were suggested by the County short of the cost of full reconstruction. The first alternative would be to reclaim the existing bituminous and repave with 12 -foot lanes. In addition this alternative would include mucking out the widening required along the wetlands located on the east and west ends of the project. This alternative would reduce the cost of the project to $800,000. A second alternative would consist of a simple overlay and