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I * W Of Report Number 08-063 rDJN Agenda Section VI -4 Report Date February 20, 2008 the city that works for you Council Meeting Date February 26, 2008 10 REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION ITEM DESCRIPTION: FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR PROJECT 08-1, INNSBRUCK NORTH AREA STREET RECONSTRUCTION DEPARTMENT HEAD'S APPROVAL: i:�zmN/ CITY MANAGER'S APPROVAL: No comments to supplement this report /Pl— Comments attached Recommendation: To adopt the resolution accepting the feasibility study and calling for a Public Improvement Hearing on proposed Project 08-1, Innsbruck North Area Street Reconstruction. The resolution is contained in the attached Feasibility Study. Legislative History: The City Council adopted a Comprehensive Street Plan in 1982 creating a means by which to improve and maintain high quality streets and alleys within the City. The streets considered for reconstruction in 2008 have been identified by City staff as needing replacement in 2010 based on their age and pavement condition. The City Council received a petition from residents in the area requesting the reconstruction date of these streets be moved forward. On August 28, 2007, in response to the petition, the Council ordered a Feasibility Study be prepared. On Thursday, February 7, 2008, an informational meeting was held with residents to be affected by this proposed project. Most residents present at the meeting were in favor of the project; however, staff did receive a petition from residents on 32nd Avenue NW asking that the reconstruction of their street be delayed. Information about . this meeting and the petitions is included in the feasibility study. Financial Impact: This project, if approved, would be funded from a combination of City of New Brighton general taxes, individual enterprise utility funds, Municipal State Aid Funds, and special assessments. Explanation: The purpose of this item is for Council to accept the Feasibility Study prepared by staff and order a Public Improvement Hearing for the proposed Project 08-1. A presentation of the feasibility study will be made at Public Improvement Hearing scheduled for March 25, 2008. Project 08-1 also includes the replacement of a retaining wall on 29th Avenue NW north of 14th Street NW and the paving of the Public Safety impound lot at the City maintenance facility. If the Council approves the project at the Public Improvement Hearing, staff will then prepare plans and specifications based on the input at the improvement hearing and previously collected information. A proposed project schedule is included in the Feasibility Study. Costs and Funding: The attached Feasibility Study contains cost estimates and recommended funding. Grant Wyf els, P.E Director of Public4rks 0 Attachment G,\ENG\2008proj\08-01, Innsbruck North Area Street Reconstruction\Feasibility Study\08-1 Feasibility Study Council Report.doc