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May 28, 2019 Page 5 of 6 City Manager Lotter indicated Director of Community Assets and Development Schlichting would be presenting this item to the Council. Director of Community Assets and Development Schlichting explained this project consists of the reconstruction of approximately 2.81 miles of residential streets by the removal and replacement of sections of concrete curb and gutter, storm sewer construction, watermain and hydrant replacement, sanitary sewer replacement, pond dredging, street excavation and grading, aggregate base, bituminous surfacing, and boulevard repair. Staff reviewed the streets included in the project area. Due to the recent influx in work and contractor availability staff has proposed a construction phasing plan which would split the project into three phases spanning two years. This phasing plan allowed more bidders to competitively bid the project resulting in lower costs. Residents will also see a benefit from the phasing plan as it requires the contractor to complete subsections of street work prior to commencing work on other streets. Staff provided further comment on the proposed project phasing and recommended approval of City Project 19-1. Councilmember Jacobsen asked if the City has worked with this contractor before. Director of Community Assets and Development Schlichting reported the City had worked with this contractor in the past. Mayor Johnson questioned how the City would inform residents in the project area that this was a phased project that would be completed over two years. Director of Community Assets and Development Schlichting stated staff would be sending weekly newsletters via email along with sending a letter to homeowners. 5 Ayes, 0 Nays-Motion Carried Commission Liaison Reports, Announcements and Updates Graeme Allen Councilmember Allen thanked everyone who had reached out to him regarding Midtown Village and the Tobacco Ordinance. He stated he would work through the 100+ emails and noted he was working to respond to everyone. Dean Lotter City Manager Lotter updated the Council on the water meter replacements. He noted staff was working to communicate with residents and businesses on this process. He explained the Tobacco 21 Ordinance had been revised by the City Attorney and it was staff’s intent to bring this item forward for action on June 11th. He commented on the mural that was being planned for the New Brighton Community Center. He reported Shoreview, Roseville and New Brighton were considering jointly hiring a staff member to advance different inclusive community initiatives. Emily Dunsworth Councilmember Dunsworth reported she attended the Planning Commission meeting on May 21st. She thanked all of the residents who attended this meeting and brought forward their concerns. She indicated she would be attending a Cable Commission meeting on Thursday, May 30th. Paul Jacobsen Councilmember Jacobsen reported the Public Safety Commission will meet next on Monday, June 10th. He commented on the events that occurred on Memorial Day and sent his thanks to the veterans in the community. He explained the New Brighton Public Safety Department was participating in the State-wide Click It Or Ticket seat belt enforcement campaign running Commission Liaison Reports, Announcements and Updates