RESOLUTION 08-36

Introduced by Councilor Rasmussen

A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING FEASIBILITY REPORT AND
CALLING A PUBLIC HEARING ON IMPROVEMENT –
2008 ALEDA SOUTH INDUSTRIAL PARK PROJECT (JOB 0632)

            WHEREAS, the Engineering Department conducted a feasibility study involving the ALEDA South Industrial Park and the construction of stormwater, watermain, sanitary sewer and concrete roadway on 14th Street between Margaretha Avenue and South Broadway.  The study involves construction of a stormwater line from 14th Street north along South Broadway and going westerly along 9th Street to outlet into an existing wetland, and construction of a sanitary sewer lift station to service the Industrial Park; and

            WHEREAS, the report provides information regarding whether the proposed project is necessary, cost-effective, and feasible; now, therefore

THE CITY OF ALBERT LEA RESOLVES:

            Sec. 1.       The Council will consider the improvements to be in accordance with the report and the assessment of abutting property for all or a portion of the cost of the improvement pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 429 at an estimated total cost of the improvement of $3,242.000.  A portion of the costs are related to abutting property not currently in city limits and will be held for future assessment.

            Sec. 2.       That a public hearing shall be held on the 25th day of February, 2008 in the City Center Council Chambers at 7:00 p.m. and the City Clerk shall give mailed and published notice of such hearing as required by law.

            Sec. 3.       That reading of this resolution is waived by Council consent.

            Sec. 4.       That publication of this resolution shall be dispensed with under provisions of Section 3.08 of the Charter of the City of Albert Lea.

That the motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilor Brooks, and upon a vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Councilors Rasmussen, Baker, Marin, Olson, Severtson, Brooks and Mayor Erdman.

And the following voted against the same:  None.

Introduced, read and passed February 11, 2008

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Mayor Randall Erdman

Filed and attested February 12, 2008

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Secretary of the Council