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REQUEST FOR COUNCII, ACTION DATE: 07/22/02 ITEM NO.: V.C. Department A proval: Manager Reviewed: Agenda Section: Reports dc Rocommendaticros � �� Item Description: Receive Feasibility Report for County Road C Reconstruction- Phase I and County Road C Streetscape- Phase I and order Public Hearing. Background: On April 8& June 17, the City Council authorized the preparation of a Feasibility Report for the County Road C Streetscape Project and County Road C Reconstruction Project. Phase I of these projects is from Long Lake Road to the East Snelling Service Drive. In 2003, the County proposes to reconstruct County Road C. They have dedicated federal funding to finance most of the proposed project. As a part of their application for federal funding they included a higher quality design for the street. This includes concrete curb and gutter, colored crosswalks, colored concrete in the medians, sidewalks, some landscaping and pedestrian lighting. Consistent with the County cost share policy all of these elements of the road reconstruction project are shared costs with the City of Roseville. In anticipation of this road reconstruction project the City of Roseville prepared a Streetscape Framework Manual that looks at the County Road C corridor and identifies aesthetic improvements that would help revitalize this "main street". We have looked at the costs of implementing the recommendations of this manual in the feasibility report and in the framework manual. An information meeting was held on June 27 for property owners and businesses along the project. At this meeting, City and County staff reviewed the overall project, the City's assessment policy, and an overview of the projects. Property owners provided input to staff regarding specific concerns. In accordance with City Council direction, a feasibility report has been prepared that details the proposed design, neighborhood impact, and estimated cost of the proposed projects. Copies of the completed feasibility reports are enclosed. The next step in the process is for the Council to accept the feasibility report and to schedule public hearings. Policy objectives: The report recommends to proceed with the County Road C Reconstruction project, and outlines the proposed funding for this project. This project would include the reconstruction of County Road C, the construction of storm water treatment basins, and the burying of overhead electrical distribution lines. The report also discusses the County Road C Streetscape project. In looking at the proposed costs for this project, it does not appear that there are dedicated funds available. Financial implications: A summary of the financial implications is included within the feasibility report.