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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—DECEMBER 9, 2013 15 Public Works Director Maurer indicated that in order to move this project forward to construction in 2014,three actions are required of the Council. These three actions are: 1. Adopt Resolution 2013-044 Ordering the Preparation of a Feasibility Report for Round Lake Road, Gateway Boulevard and Gateway Court. This is a necessary step in MN Statute 429 in order for assessments to fund a portion of the project cost. 2. Adopt Resolution 2013-045 Receiving the Feasibility Report and Ordering a Public Hearing Held on January 27, 2014. 3. Adopt Resolution 2013-046 Ordering Preparation of Plans and Specifications for the Proposed Improvements. Elfering and Associates has provided the attached scope of services and estimated hourly cost not to exceed $127,500 for the preparation of plans/specifications, acquiring necessary permits and plan approvals, and to proceed through bidding, Public Hearing and Assessment Hearing. Beginning work on the plans before the Public Hearing will allow time for permit application and agency reviews while still allowing a spring 2014 bid date. Kristie Elfering, Elfering & Associates, thanked the Council for their time. She reviewed an aerial of the project area and discussed the proposed Round Lake improvement project. She provided a list of the proposed utility improvements and explained that this project has been discussed with the affected business owners. She reported that the project would cost $2,016,305 and included lighting, street, storm sewer and watermain improvements. She explained that 70% of the project would be assessed. The funding sources for the project were discussed in detail. Councilmember Holden recommended that the property at 1771 be considered for assessment within the proposed project. Public Works Director Maurer commented that this could be added at a future time and would assist in reducing the City's expense. He indicated that this property was not originally included due to the fact there was no building on the property. However, he would make a change if directed by the Council. Discussion ensued regarding assessment policies for buildable lots. Public Works Director Maurer commented that the 26 acre large lot (the Chesapeake property) was not included in the improvement project either. He stated that if the property were to develop in the future, a fee would have to be paid to the City to assist in covering the cost of the improvements. Councilmember Holmes expressed concern with the proposed assessment levels. MOTION: Councilmember Holden moved and Councilmember McClung seconded a motion to adopt Resolution #2013-044 — Ordering the Preparation of the Round Lake Road, Gateway Boulevard and Gateway Court Feasibility Report. The motion carried (5-0).