RESOLUTION 08-85

Introduced by Councilor Marin

A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING FEASIBILITY REPORT AND CALLING
A PUBLIC HEARING ON 2008 WEDGEWOOD COVE ESTATES
PHASE III IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
(JOB 0625)

            WHEREAS, pursuant to the Developer’s Agreement, a report has been prepared by the Engineering Department with reference to the improvement of the following streets;

West 9th Street – will be constructed 37 feet wide back of curb to back of curb with the associated storm sewer, sanitary sewer, watermain and sidewalk on the north side of the roadway from the existing bituminous west of the western right of way line of existing Wedgewood Road.

Wedgewood Road – including the sanitary sewer, stormwater system and watermain will be constructed at a width of 31 feet back of curb to back of curb from West 9th Street through the cul-de-sac.  Wedgewood Road is being relocated east of the existing right of way in order to accommodate the Wedgewood Cove Development.

This report involves the bituminous pavement, curb & gutter, aggregate base, sewer, storm sewer and watermain and this report was received by the council on April 14, 2008, 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.       That the Council will consider the improvement of such street 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 $647,569.40.  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 28th day of April, 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 Baker, 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 April 14, 2008.

        /s/                                                               
Mayor Randall Erdman

Filed and attested April 15, 2008.

        /s/                                                               
Secretary of the Council