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City Council :Minutes January 16, 2007 Page 4 Councilmember Motin stated he agrees with the road alignment presented. He would like staff to consider tweaking it around the Galvin parcel. He stated this project shouldn't be delayed because it will put residents on hold with being able to do anything with their property. He stated the city needs to be proactive on transportation projects. He stated the Council is trying to create the least amount of impact on residents and is taking their concerns into consideration. . Councilmember Zerwas statec;l the Galvin's requested the city to put the alignment down the middle of their property at a previous public hearing. He stated the project will not get any easier if delayed and residents won't be able to sell or maintain their homes. Councilmember Farber concurred with Councilmembers Motin and Zerwas and stated this project has been in the planning stages for many years. He stated the city needs more east- west corridors. Councilmember Gumphrey stated he is in favor of moving this project forward. He stated he doesn't want to see increased costs with this project due to a ~elay. Mayor Klinzing stated the Council would like to see more specifics for the road such as whether it would be a boulevard style, speed limits, etc. She also questioned the funding source for the right-of-way acquisition. . Mr. Maurer stated costs for the right-of-way acquisitions could be equal to the construction costs of the project. He stated he is waiting to hear from MnjDOT on an interest fee loan option. He stated the city could also sell state aid bonds against future allotments. The Council issued the following directives to staff: . . review options for the TH 169 intersection meet with the Galvin's to consider minor tweaking of the alignment on their property prepare eminent domain resolution and public hearing notice for affected residents initiate federal paperwork and preliminary design for the street reconstruction . . . Mr. Maurer stated the federal paperwork and land acquisition process could happen in 2007 and the city could start moving dirt in 2008. The Council took a five minute recess at 7:45 p.m. 5.2. Pavement Management Program 2007. i))eerfield)-Public Hearing Mr. Maurer reviewed the following for this project: . · . Affected project area Proposed to keep street section width at 28' and not widen it to the standard 32' due to topography of area Proposed sidewalks and past city policy Issues with vegetation and landscaping in right-of-way Street lights Clustered, secured mailboxes Estimated project costs of $4,730,500 and assessments of $6,650 per residential parcel . . . . . .