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. . . ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - AUGUST 3 L 1998 21 of the street was constructed outside of the right-of-way by as much as 60 feet and North Hamline Avenue from County Road E North to the dead end. Mr. Stafford advised that this street may need additional right-of-way to accommodate existing fire hydrants and an acceptable turn around on the north end. Staff believes these issues should be resolved so they can be addressed when funds come available. Mr. Stafford explained that staff recommends adoption of Resolution #98-56 which authorizes the City Engineer to prepare a feasibility report tor the 1999 Street Improvement Program. MOTION: Councilmember Malone moved and Councilmember Aplikowski seconded a motion to adopt Resolution #98-56 Authorizing a Feasibility Report in the Matter of the 1999 Street Improvement Project. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). MOTION: Councilmember Malone moved and Councilmember Aplikowski seconded a motion to direct the City Engineer to review and verify cost estimate and options provided in the May 1997 feasibility study relating to Round Lake Road. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). C. Change Order #3, Fourteenth Street, Lametti & Sons Mr. Brown explained that Change Order #3 addresses work items associated with the incorporation of a modular block retaining wall along the northern boulevard of Gateway Court. Mr. Brown stated they have reviewed the unit prices negotiated with the contractor for this work, determined they are reasonable, and recommends the Council approve Change Order #3. Mr. Brown advised this project is a little under budget but a few issues remain to be resolved. MOTION: Councilmember Malone moved and Councilmember Larson seconded a motion to approve Change Order #3 in the amount of $29,650 for the Gateway Business District, 14th Street NE project, increasing the contract amount to $954,076.50. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). E. Resolution #98-55, Reapportionment of Special Assessments, Shepley Property Mr. Post explained that as part of the reconstruction of Oak Avenue in 1996, it as determined that the City was required to obtain easement square footage from the property owners at 1550 Oak A venue to accommodate the location of newly constructed roadbed. In April of 1998, the Council adopted Resolution #98-40 which provided the City with the necessary right-of-way for the reconstruction, in exchange for vacating excess right-of-way in this area. Mr. Post explained that the impact of property division #DL 066474 is to create a new parcel with 652 less square feet than the original parcel. Staff recommends the adoption of Resolution #98-55 which reapportions iOO% of the original Oak Avenue assessment from the old PIN to the new PIN. MOTION: Councilmember Malone moved and Councilmember Aplikowski seconded a motion to adopt Resolution #98-55, Relating to Apportionment of Assessments Relating to Improvement No. 96RECON8YR. The motion carried unanimously (5-0).