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improvements; project interconnectedness; right-of-way acquisition; and Dolomite extension to 157th Lane. The recommendation of the Committee was to have this topic reviewed by the full Council at a future work session. Councilmember Cook explained the looping for the water was very expensive due to the cul-de- sac location. The Committee decided to bring this to a full Council work session. They could take a risk and wait for a loop coming in to Sweetbay Ridge across the street, but there is the question of if they are willing to take a five year risk at a stub without an access to it. The Committee also discussed that there was really not high density in this location, and while most of the streets where there is sewer and water have sidewalks, they could possibly get by with an easement here for a sidewalk in the future. The residents indicated they might be interested in subdividing in the future. He stated it is nice to see residents come in and want a project like this, but it is a difficult one when it costs so much to loop the water. Councilmember Elvig inquired about the timing on the work session discussion. Public Works Director Olson replied staffis trying to keep things moving along, and is hoping to have the work session discussion scheduled within the next month. 2) Consider Turnback of CR 63 by Anoka County Public Works Director Olson stated it was discussed during the meeting that 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 4-foot paved shoulders along with 12-foot turn lane 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 to $800,000. A second alternative would consist of a simple overlay and widening to 12 foot through lanes at a cost of $250,000. The cost difference between the reconstruction and the alternative selected by the City as a condition of the turnback would likely be returned to the City in reduced contributions on other joint projects. Primarily, staff is looking in the area of Ramsey Crossings to try to obtain more County participation with the Armstrong Boulevard improvements. The recommendation of the Committee was that Council direct staff to negotiate with Anoka County for the turnback of CR 63 with the intermediate level of upgrade as a condition for acceptance. Councilmember Elvig asked if increasing the width of the road would be included as part of the milling. Public Works Director Olson replied the improvements would include the milling of bituminous surface and using that pavement to create a gravel base. Currently there are two, 12-foot travel lanes; the County has suggested they will make the turn lane improvements at the intersections City Council! August 8, 2006 Page 23 of 29