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. . . City Council Minutes May 17, 1993 Page 4 to hook up to utilities as this public hearing is for street and storm sewer only. Craig Weber, 18259 Fresno street, questioned when the plans were started for the project. He indicated he has just recently purchased his house and was not informed of these improvements at the time of purchase. Terry Maurer explained that the feasibility study for the project was done in early 1993. Gwen smith, 18290 Fresno street, questioned when residents would be required to hook up to water and sewer. Terry Maurer explained that there is no definite answer as to when sewer and water will go in the surrounding areas. He informed Ms. smith that the Council has never forced sewer and water on a neighborhood just for the sake of putting the utilities in. However, if problems arise with septic systems in the area, or streets need to be rebuilt, these would be reasons for bringing utilities to the surrounding areas. There being no further comments, Mayor Duitsman closed the public hearing. Councilmember Dietz stated that the City should work with the contractors and residents of the area and trying to coordinate the project so that it does not start until the bridge is complete. Terry Maurer indicated that several factors are involved including the fact that the actual bridge completion date is July 1, and that the City has made an agreement with Sherburne County that it will have the construction work completed by July 1, so that everything is finished prior to the County Fair. Terry Maurer indicated that the City should contact the County and see if they can get an extension on the July 1, date, and also stated that it is anticipated that the bridge will be open prior to July 1. COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ MOVED TO NEGOTIATE WITH SHERBURNE COUNTY FOR AN EXTENSION OF THE TIME PERIOD TO RESTORE THE RIGHT-OF-WAY TO ORONO PARKWAY AND THAT CONSTRUCTION WITH THE FRESNO STREET PROJECT NOT BEGIN UNTIL THE MAIN STREET BRIDGE IS OPEN. COUNCILMEMBER SCHEEL SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 93-20, A RESOLUTION ORDERING THE IMPROVEMENT AND PREPARATION OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS IN THE MATTER OF THE FRESNO STREET AND STORM DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENT OF 1993. COUNCILMEMBER FARBER SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 6.2. Consider Bids for Heritage Landing Terry Maurer indicated that thirteen bids were received for the Heritage Landing Addition improvements and recommended that the Council consider awarding the bid to the lowest bidder which was LaTour Construction.