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Mr. Jankowski explained that a petition was received on May 19, 1998 which was signed by five of the six benefited property owners regarding a public improvement project for the paving of' Bison Street, south of 171st Avenue to a point 1,000 feet to the south. The petition specifically requested that the street be paved and remain with cul-de-sac configuration. A feasibility study was prepared and presented to the Council on June 9, 1998. This feasibility study details the work to be performed, including restoration work, the schedule for the project, if approved, and the project costs and financing. Mr. Jankowski reviewed the scope of the project and construction work to be included. The estimated construction cost is $28,800 plus 30% for project overhead, or a total cost of $37,440. This cost is proposed to be divided equally between the six benefited parties without regard to their front footage, as done with previous projects. The project also includes turf restoration by seed and mulch over salvaged top soil. If residents want additional top soil, they would bear the cost to bring it in. Mr. Jankowski stated the petition is not unanimous so the project would be authorized on September 22, plans and specifications approved in late October, bids received and the contract awarded in November, and construction work performed next spring. It is planned to hold the assessment hearing in August of next year with the first payment due with the tax statement in May of 2000. Mayor Gamec asked if any of the preparation work could be done earlier so the project is completed this year. Mr. Jankowski stated the City could prepare the design work. Then the plans and specifications and ordering the project could be addressed at the September 22 meeting, at the earliest. The project could then be awarded at the next meeting which would be October 13. Mayor Gamec asked if the first payment date would then be changed. Mr. Jankowski stated the City could assess the project at any time but the payments should not be due prior to construction of the project. Councilmember Haas Steffen inquired if there are risks involved with an earlier schedule. Mr. Jankowski stated the engineering costs could be at risk ($3,000 to $4,000). City Attorney Goodrich advised that the project cannot be ordered for 60 days. Councilmember Beyer expressed caution about considering assessing the project prior to its completion. Motion by Councilmember Zimmerman and seconded by Councilmember Beyer to accept the Improvement Project #98-16 feasibility study as presented. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Zimmerman, Beyer, Beahen, and Haas Steffen. Voting No: None. City Council/July 14, 1998 Page 7 of 18